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National Preparedness Month: Day 11 - For The Furry Family Members. For many, pets are furry family members. In an emergency, it's important to create a plan that includes the safety and well-being of pets. When planning for a disaster with pets, remember to include all pet supplies in your emergency kit. The resource from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency tells you to have a list of friends and neighbors who can care for your pet if you are unable to, and know which local shelters temporarily accept pets in the event of an evacuation. ➡️ Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02P0qLW0 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtenion #CoopExt

It's #NationalAnimalDisasterPrepDay! 🐾 Just like your family, your furry friends need a disaster plan too. Here are 5 ways to prepare your animals: 1. Create an emergency kit with food, water, medication, and comfort items. 2. Keep identification tags and microchips updated with current contact information. 3. Practice evacuation drills with your pets to reduce stress during emergencies. 4. Locate pet-friendly shelters or hotels in advance. 5. Develop a buddy system with neighbors or friends to help care for each other's pets if needed. Let's keep all members of our family protected! #PetSafety #DisasterPreparedness

Did you know 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year in the U.S.? 🐶 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe: • Never leave pets unattended near open flames • Secure stove knobs • Use flameless candles • Pet-proof your home In Case of a Fire: • Know their hiding spots • Include pets in your evacuation plan • Affix a pet alert window sticker Have you prepared your pet for emergencies? #RainbowRestoration #Neighborly #PetSafety

June is #PetPreparednessMonth Your pets should be included in your emergency plan, and it’s important to prepare now BEFORE disaster strikes. Consider these steps you can take now to make sure any emergency plans include your pets and reach out if you’d like additional pet preparedness tips and resources.

🐾 This National Preparedness Month, create a plan to keep your pets safe in a storm. Your pets are a vital part of your family, so it's essential to include them in your emergency plan. From packing an emergency kit to planning a safe place to go if you need to evacuate, it’s never too early to prepare! ✅ Make a plan: Ensure you know where your pets can go during an evacuation. 🎒 Build a kit: Stock up on food, water, meds, and comfort items. 🔔 Stay informed: Know local shelters and resources for pets in emergencies. Talk to your friends and family, and get your pets storm-ready today! Learn more at www.ready.gov #NationalPreparednessMonth #PetSafety #CitizensIsReady

🐾 Pet parents, don't forget your furry friends in your emergency plans! ⛈️Natural disasters are unexpected, having a plan for your pets ensures their safety! Include essentials like: 🥩Food 💧Water 🐶Crate 🧸Favorite toy ⬇️More Tips: ready.gov/pets #NationalPuppyDay

🚨Remember we are on National Preparedness Month! 🚨 🐶🐱Your pets are part of the family and it's essential to include them in your prevention plans. Here are some tips for pet safety in emergencies. https://bit.ly/3X9Puc1 👷Need help preventing water damage and protecting your home from leaks that can harm your pets and property? Learn more about our leak and flood services! #PetSafety #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyKit #SanDiego #WaterDamagePrevention #PetHealth #HomeSafety #AnimalLover #EmergencyResponse

Your pets are family, so include them in your emergency disaster preparedness plan! 🐶🐱 Here’s how: 1. Make a Plan: 🐾Ensure your pet is part of your evacuation plan—never leave them behind. 🐾Identify pet-friendly shelters or hotels. 🐾Microchip your pet and keep contact info updated. 2. Build an Emergency Kit: 🐾Pack food, water, and meds in airtight containers. 🐾Include a first aid kit, collar with ID, and a sturdy carrier. 🐾Don’t forget sanitation supplies, grooming items, and familiar toys or bedding. 3. Prepare Pets for Travel: 🐾Leave carriers out in familiar spots with the door open. 🐾Encourage your pet to explore the carrier with treats and a comfy blanket inside. 🐾Know where your pets hide to quickly locate them in an emergency. Being prepared keeps your pets safe during emergencies! It's never too early to make your preparedness plan, build your emergency kit, and prepare your furry friends for travel. #rubyveterinaryurgentcare #peturgentcare #petsafety #emergencypreparedness #atlantavets #alpharetta #johnscreek

🐕🦺 Pet Tips for Hurricanes 🐈 As Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida, we're all worried about our families -- including our furry ones. The Orange County Emergency Response officials are encouraging everyone to shelter in place by noon. If you have a #FurryFriend, it is very important to have a game plan. Storms can cause anxiety and disorientation for pets. 🐶 Stock up on pet supplies: Always make sure you have an extra supply of pet essentials. If you're seeking shelter, always make sure you know which ones are the pet-friendly options. Bring your pet's vaccination records, medications, toys, snacks, and extra food. Check if your shelter requires a crate. 🐱 Leash Up at all times: If you take your pet outside, use a leash. Storms can change their scent markers, disorienting them to their surroundings and that can create anxiety. Stay close to them. 🐁 Watch for Wildlife: Wildlife will end up displaced in the aftermath of the storm. Wait a couple of days to let your pets roam to avoid any dangerous run-ins for you and your pet. 🐕🦺 Collars and ID: Make sure you put a collar or harness on your pet and update microchip information before the storm hits. If they get lost, use social media, community forums, and check local shelters to reunite with them. Check out Petco Love Lost for lost and found pets. Stay safe everyone! #HurricanePreparedness #PetSafety #FurryFriends

June is Pet Preparedness Month 🐾🐈🐦🐕🐍🐇 Have you considered your pet’s emergency preparedness? Team IEM encourages you to include your furry, scaly, feathered friends in your emergency planning! ✅ With hurricane 🌀 and wildfire 🔥 seasons underway, we encourage you to use these tips ⤵️ to ensure your pet’s readiness: 🧰 Include food, water, and medications for your pets in the household emergency kit 📄 Store important pet documents, including vet and vaccination records, in a weatherproof container 🗺️ Consider your pet in your evacuation plan and locate nearby pet-friendly evacuation shelters or hotels in case an evacuation is necessary 📸 Keep an up-to-date photo and get your pet microchipped in case of separation For more tips, visit FEMA Ready – Pets: https://www.ready.gov/pets #PetPreparednessMonth #petpreparedness #petreadiness #emergencyplan #emergencykit #petrecords #petfriendly #FEMA #FEMAready #hurricaneseason #wildfireseason #evacuation