Many volunteers assisted with animal rescue after Hurricane Katrina. What we saw in New Orleans and the surrounding towns forever changed my outlook on what we can do to not only protect ourselves but our animal's well being too. Below is a checklist designed by FEMA for families with pets.
Do you have the following items ready?
___ Your written family disaster plan
___ Disaster
___ Crate and bedding
___ Food, water, manual can opener, dishes
___ Plastic bags, paper towels, newspaper
___ Collar, leash, harness
___ Muzzles, gauze rolls
___ Identification Tags
___ Current medical and vaccination records
___ Extra bottles of medications or copies of prescriptions
___ Current photos
___ Pet comfort items: towels, blankets, toys
___ A list of hotels and boarding kennels that accept pets
(Super 8, La Quinta, Best Western)
___ Detailed instructions for animal care and rescue workers
___ First aid kit
___ Flashlights, batteries
___ Copies of health certificates
___ Out-of-state telephone contact
___ Flat tire repair kit