With the drastic change in climate and global warming, weather is getting harder and harder to predict. In the Bay Area itself, there are storm warnings for the next few days. It's always
better to be prepared for disasters-- at least for the sake of your pet.
So always have a plan for your pets in case of a disaster.
1. Microchip your pets (registered in your name) and make sure they wear collars with up-to-date identification tags, with phone #. This increases the chance of reuniting with pets who get lost during disasters.
2. Give a key to your house to a trusted neighbor, family member or friend. Make sure your pet is familiar/comfortable with them and they know your pets’ feeding and medication schedule, location and habits. If you decide to use a pet-sitting service, find out in advance if they’ll be able to help in case of an emergency/disaster.
3. Make sure your pets are current on their vaccines and keep the copies of those records handy. Some shelters, rescues, hotels, clinics and boarding kennels that might temporarily house pets during disasters will require vaccination records.
4. Contact hotels + motels outside your immediate area to find out if they accept pets. Don't forget to ask about any restrictions on number/size/species of pets. Even inquire if a "no pet" policy would be waived off during an emergency. Keep a list of animal-friendly places handy and call ahead for a reservation as soon as you think you might have to leave your home. The longer you wait, the less likely there will be vacancies at nearby locations.
5. Make a list of boarding facilities and veterinary offices that might be able to shelter animals during disasters and emergencies (and make sure to not down their 24-hour telephone numbers).
6. In case of an emergency, evacuate early. This will keep you and your pet safer and make the process less stressful. If you need assistance evacuating your residence/shelter, please contact your local Emergency Management Agency for help.
source/credit: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/pet-disaster-preparedness
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