Everything you need to know to make sure you and your pet are prepared in case of an emergency or natural disaster.

1. Are You Ready?Are You Ready?
Preparing Your Pets For Disaster Makes Sense!Preparing Your Pets For Disaster Makes Sense!

2. Three StepsThree Steps
#1: Prepare
#2: Plan
#3: Stay Informed

3. Step #1: PrepareStep #1: Prepare
If it's not safe for you, it's not safe for your pet.

4. Pet Emergency Kit
WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE?
• Food & Water for 7 Days
• Leashes for Dogs
• Litter for Cats
• Pet First Aid Kit
• A Pet Carrier or Kennel
• In a waterproof pouch:
• Vaccination Records
• Microchip Registration
Records
• Prescription Medicines
• A Photo of You With Your
Pet

6. Step #2: Plan AheadStep #2: Plan Ahead

7. • Gather a list of important phone numbers. Don’t forget your vet, your local animal
shelter, groomers and trainers
• Trade phone numbers and keys with a neighbor you trust. If you are away when a
disaster happens, you may not be allowed to return home for your pets.
• Get your pet a microchip. Collars and leashes can become lost. Microchips are
invaluable in an emergency.
• Make a plan for where you can take your animals in an emergency. Research area
hotels that will accept pets, and talk to friends and relatives that may help if
they are not in the affected areas.
Gather the information you need before you need it!

8. Reliable Sources For More Information
Websites
 www.ready.gov
 www.aspca.org
 www.hsus.org
 www.pets-allowed-hotels.com
 www.takeyourpet.com/
 www.travelpets.com
 www.petswelcome.com
 www.AnimalHelpNow.com
 www.ready.gov/animals

9. Step #3: Stay InformedStep #3: Stay Informed

10. Reliable Sources For Information During A Disaster
Red Cross Dallas Chapter facebook.com/RedCrossDFW @RedCrossDFW
City of Dallas Office of Emergency Preparedness -
Dallascityhall.com/departments/officeemergencymanagement –
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
Facebook.com/OEM Dallas @DallasOEM
State of Texas Emergency Portal
https://emergency.portal.texas.gov
Texas Division of Emergency Management
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem
Dept. of Homeland Security
facebook.com/readygov @Readygov
Listen carefully to emergency management officials!
Be sure you have a battery-operated radio
and consider purchasing a NOAA weather radio

11. “The likelihood that you and your animals will survive
a disaster depends largely on the planning you do today.” - DHS

12. Preparing Your Pets For Disaster Makes Sense. Do it Now.
Questions?