<\/div>\n Any relief after realizing that the 5.4 late-morning earthquake wasn’t the Big One is coupled with the certainty that we will experience a shaking more damaging than the recent one. If the quake sent you scrambling for your disaster-preparedness list, make sure that your pet is provided for on it. The following is a list and several Web sites to help you. 2) Water<\/span>—two-week supply<\/p>\n 3) Identification<\/span>—Keep a collar and an ID tag on each animal; microchipping is best because it’s permanent. KEEP A CURRENT PHOTO OF EACH ANIMAL WITH YOU IN THE PICTURE TO PROVE OWNERSHIP.<\/p>\n 4) Medications\/First Aid<\/span>—Prepare a basic first-aid kit. Prepare a collar with medical conditions and needs somewhere on it. List any special conditions\/health problems your pet may have.<\/p>\n 5) Restraints<\/span>—You will need harnesses, extra leashes, a collapsible crate or kennel, a tie-out stake or cable for exercise, and blankets or towels. For cats, remember the litter box and litter. <\/p>\n 6) Specific Information<\/span>—Any behavioral problems or issues; if the pet is friendly to children, cats or dogs; feeding schedule; and vet’s phone number.<\/p>\n 7) Toys<\/span><\/p>\n 8) Housing<\/span>—Find out now what hotels and motels allow pets in the event of a disaster. The Automobile Association of America (AAA) publishes a book titled Traveling with Your Pet – The AAA PetBook, available for sale at their offices.<\/p>\n 9) Travel<\/span>—Keep in mind that major highways may be closed. Have a map of your area ready. Make sure your car does not get low on gasoline.<\/p>\n The Humane Society of the United States<\/a> Pets are family too! Don’t evacuate without your pets, and prepare for emergencies. By planning ahead, your pets will be safe and comfortable when disaster happens.<\/p>\n
Emergency Evacuation Checklist—Plan Ahead!
1) Food<\/span>—two-week supply (don’t forget a manual can opener)<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/i304.photobucket.com\/albums\/nn191\/LBPOSTphotos\/Pets\/PhotocourtesyofUnitedAnimalNatio-1.jpg\")
A dog rescued after Hurricane Katrina. Photo courtesy of the United Animal Nations<\/span><\/p>\n
Surf City Animal Response Team<\/a>
United Animal Nations<\/a>
American Veterinary Medical Association<\/a> for sources.
AAA<\/a> <\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/i304.photobucket.com\/albums\/nn191\/LBPOSTphotos\/Pets\/PhotocourtesyofUnitedAnimalNationsD.jpg\")
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