How to Make a Hurricane Kit for Pets

No one can be fully prepared for a natural disaster. With hurricanes, however, you may know at least a few days in advance if one is headed in your direction. As you pack up your family and belongings to move to a safer area, be sure to consider what will happen to your pets. Make a hurricane kit for pets before leaving home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• List of Pet-Friendly Hotels
• Medication
• Toys and Treats
• Leash or Collar
• Crates
• Water
• Rabies Tag
• First-Aid Kit
• Recent Photograph of Your Pet
• Medical Records

1. Search for pet-friendly hotels before leaving home. Make a list of hotels and their phone numbers so you can make arrangements. Most disaster shelters will not allow pets inside so you will need alternate places to stay.

2. Gather your pets' health information and put it in a safe place in your car. You may need shot records, a recent photograph and any identification.

3. Put together a small first-aid kit for your pets. Include any special medication that your pets may need. Don't forget heart worm and flea medicine.

4. Pack a two-week supply of food for your pets. You will also need to bring clean water, perhaps in gallon jugs, for your pets.

5. Take along the basic things you need everyday for your pets such as leashes or collars, favorite toys, treats and beds.

6. Bring crates for your pets. Also, if you must stay in a shelter you have a better chance of bringing your pets along if they are in crates rather than loose on a leash.