HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS:

DISASTER SUPPLIES  FOR YOUR PET
(Both for evacuation with pets and
riding out the storm with them at home)

  • Portable impact resistant carrier.  Soft carriers do not provide enough protection.
  • Food/water bowls, can opener, spoon
  • A two - three week supply of your pet’s food and water in plastic bottles
  • Pooper scooper and small plastic bags for dogs
  • Litter and litter box for cats
  • At least a one week supply of your pet’s regular medications
  • First aid kit  (Click here for info. on assembling your own kit.)
  • Health records, including vaccination records
  • Instructions on your pet’s feeding schedules and diet, medications, and any special needs
  • Leashes
  • Make sure your pets are wearing proper identification (a collar and a tag).  Create a collar tag listing your pet's medical needs.  Have your pet implanted with a Microchip ID as a permanent form of identification.  Click here for more information on how microchip identification will help your pet in a disaster.
  • Dish soap and disinfectant, paper towels