Be Prepared - Build an Emergency Kit for Your Pets
Learn how to prepare to keep your pet safe and comfortable in the event of a disruption, emergency or disaster.
Emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. Keep your pets safe by taking preparedness actions that consider your pets’ unique needs before an emergency occurs.
Having a pet emergency pet plan helps you navigate disruptions more easily when they occur, reducing stress on both you and your pet.
For your safety, authorities may direct you to shelter in place or evacuate. It is important to follow all directions and to stay informed as the situation and directions can change quickly.
Having supplies on hand like pet medications, extra food, etc., reduces the likelihood of personal emergencies occurring when access to services and supplies are disrupted or when a shelter in place advisory is issued for your area.
Prepare an emergency kit for your pet(s) to support a quick grab and go when every second counts. If space to store emergency kits is an issue, make a grab-and-go list that you post in a central location instead. A list ensures you don’t forget any essential items.
Research shows that having a pet by your side through emergencies can provide comfort, increase resilience and reduce recovery time.