From PetMD.com:
“6 Hurricane Season Safety Tips
for Pets”
Hurricanes, like floods,
brushfires, and tornadoes, can be frightening things to be caught in (and these
tips can be applied to those natural disasters, too). But with some forethought
and preparation, you can make the storm easier and safer for you and your
pet.
1. Make a Plan
Simply put, be prepared. Decide
on a course of action and make sure you can initiate it at a moment's notice.
Have supplies set aside in a safe, easily accessible place. It’s like having
candles or a flashlight under the kitchen sink in case of a black out. You may
never need them, but if a blackout happens, there’s no need to scramble in the
dark, because you know exactly where to go and what to do for light.
2. Be a Stickler
Whatever your decision is, stick
to it. Otherwise, you may put your pet in real danger. If you decide to leave
town at the first sign of warning, then do so as planned. No dilly-dallying.
Changing your mind or changing the plan often leads to unnecessary accidents,
as you’re no longer prepared.
3. Get Your Kit On
A pet emergency kit isn’t that
much different to yours. Enough water for three days, non-perishable food
(include a can opener if needed), a solid carrier, litter, litter box, puppy
pads, plastic bags, medicine and medical records for both you and your pet in
waterproof containers, extra leash, and a picture of your pet on you in case
the worst happens and you get separated. Tags and/or microchipping your pet
will also make it easier to recover, should it get lost.
4. Staying In
If you’re staying home to ride
out the storm, keep your pet in its carrier or on a leash. You never know when
you might be forced to evacuate. And even if that doesn’t happen, you don’t
want to be tracking down a petrified pet during the chaos. Therefore, secure
your pet before the storm hits.
5. Going Out
Stay tuned to the news reports.
If you’re told to evacuate, you must do so at first warning. Moreover, it helps
to have everything ready to go. We suggest a backpack that holds all the
essentials for you and your pet. And make sure you know ahead of time exactly
where all the shelters are and how to get there.
6. Stay Calm
Whether you leave early, choose
to stay, or are required to evacuate due to the storm's severity or due to
house damage, remember to stay calm. Your pet can sense your emotions, so a
calming demeanor can lead to a less-panicked pet. Oh, and don't forget to speak
to your pet in a calm, soothing voice, too.
^ It’s important to know how to
take care of your pets during a Hurricane. ^
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