ASPCA, "The best thing you can do for you and your pet is to
plan ahead before Hurricane Sandy makes landfall."
If you live in the path of Hurricane Sandy, here's a quick
rundown of the things you should be considering right now.
1. Figure out where you and the pets will be riding out the storm
inside your home. An interior room with no windows is best.
2. As a backup plan, prepare a list of shelters and pet-friendly
hotels and their phone numbers.
3. Get supplies. You need food and bottled water for yourself and
your pets. Don't forget things like pet meds, first aid kits,
flashlights, batteries. For a complete list, see our post on
emergency preparedness:
A Pet Owner's Guide to Preparing for Emergencies
4. Your dog or cat should be wearing a collar and up-to-date ID
tags. Keep a leash or carrier handy.
Prepare an identification kit for your pet. Write down
information about your pets, such as how many and what type are in
the home; if they have any medical conditions; what your cell phone
number is; and what your veterinarian's phone number is.
Include a photo of each pet if available. Also include vaccination
records. Put everything in a large zippered baggie.
If you have to evacuate, take your animals with you. Don't
forget to grab the ID baggie too! You'll want to have that
info. Shelters may need vaccination details in particular. "In
any disaster, people should evacuate with their animals," says
Diana Guerrero, an animal disaster expert. "If a situation is
unsafe for humans, it is unsafe for animals."
Preparing right now is key. "Don't wait until the last
minute" to prepare for the storm, says the ASPCA's Green.
"Act now and tune in to your local news to monitor the
hurricane's path. And remember, please take your pets with you
if you need to evacuate."
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