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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A DISASTER OR MAJOR EMERGENCY?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mitigation is the first step in order to deal with an emergency or disaster.\u00a0 By being prepared and knowing what you can do before the event, will ensure you and your pets safety.\u00a0 Click here to: Prepare and Plan<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n5 Steps To Prepare Animals For A Emergency\/ Disaster<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Microchip your pets<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nMicrochip identification is one of the best ways to ensure that you and your pet are reunited if you are separated. Be sure to keep the microchip registration up-to-date, and include at least one emergency number of a friend or relative who resides out of your immediate area.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Keep a collar and tag on all cats and dogs<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nKeep several current phone numbers on your animal\u2019s identification tag. If your home is damaged during a disaster, they could easily escape.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Plan a pet-friendly place to stay<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nSearch in advance for out-of-area pet-friendly hotels or boarding facilities, or make a housing exchange agreement with an out-of-area friend or relative. <\/span><\/span>Never leave your pet behind if you evacuate!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Use the buddy system<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nExchange pet information, evacuation plans and house keys with a few trusted neighbours or nearby friends. If you\u2019re caught outside evacuation lines when an evacuation order is issued, your neighbours or friends can evacuate your pets for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Prepare an emergency kit for each animal<\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nStock up on the items you may need during a disaster <\/span><\/span>now<\/span><\/span><\/strong> so you do not get caught unprepared. Below are basic items you should include in your pets\u2019 disaster kits. Store your disaster kit supplies in an easy-to-grab container.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n