Have an Emergency Pet Care Plan

• If you evacuate, take your pet with you. Most emergency shelters do not allow animals, so have a plan for your pet. Safe places to take your pet may include homes of friends or relatives, pet friendly hotels, pet kennels or veterinary facilities. Prepare a list of contact numbers in advance. Contact your local animal control facility for information in your area.
• Choose a designated care giver, such as a neighbor, friend or relative to care for your pet in the event that you are unable to do so.
• Affix a Rescue Alert Sticker to the front of your residence. The sticker should include the types and number of pets in your house and veterinarian information.
• Ensure that your pet wears a collar with a rabies tag at all times. Consult your veterinarian about permanent identification, such as microchipping, or registration with a pet recovery database.

Assemble a Pet Emergency Kit Including:

• Leash, harness and / or Pet carrier
• 1-Week supply of food and water with bowls
• Medications and pet first aid kit
• Copies of vaccination, medical records and a photo of you and your pet (for identification) in a waterproof container
• Plastic bags, disinfectants, paper towels and for cats, a litter box
• Blankets, toys and treats

During an Emergency

• Keep your pets on hand at the first sign of an emergency. Don't allow your pets to roam loose following a disaster.
• Call ahead to make arrangements for boarding your pet outside the danger area.
• Keep your pet emergency kit close at hand.

Pet Friendly Shelters/Hotels

• Listing available at shelter information check points. (See http://www.lsp.org/)

• Petswelcome.com: Listing of Hotels that Allow Pets
  

For more detailed information, visit the following resource web sites:

• Community Animal Response and Evacuation Group
• FEMA Pet Preparedness
• ASPCA Disaster Preparedness
• Humane Society Disaster Preparedness
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Protecting Pets in an Emergency
• US Search and Rescue Task Force