EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - PET OWNER GUIDE  

First step:

 “GRAB AND GO” BAG

The next step is to pack a “Grab and Go” bag.  This convenient bag will ensure fast escape from your home and necessary items for your pet and Emergency Shelter Personnel.  Label the exterior of this bag with your and your pet’s name.  Pack the items in this order:

   §   Grooming supplies, chew and throw toy, and a towel/blanket with your scent on it

   §   Your basic pet first aid kit, including anything rigid to use as a splint

   §   3 days ration of food (pack canned food to decrease water intake or if you feed raw)

   §   Can opener, and a plastic lid to keep unused food fresh and two bowls

   §   2 liters of fresh water (will vary depending on your pet)

   §   2 sturdy 6’ leaches, flat buckle collar or harness (legibly note your and your pet’s name)

   §   Consult your Vet for pain/diarrhea/antihistamine meds; note dosage for your pet

   §   Current vaccination records and 30 day supply of ongoing medication; note dosage

   §   Remember to pack poop bags, gloves, trash bags and paper towels

            Note:  Rotate medication, food and water every three months:

            ___________      ___________      ____________       ___________

                   month/year                         month/year                             month/year                                     month/year

Final step:  Attach a photo of you with your pet to the back of this form.  Store this form in your “Grab and Go” bag and store the bag in your small pet crate or with a collapsible large crate

Brought to you by:  Okanogan County Department of Emergency Management, the North Cascades Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Okanogan County Disaster Animal Welfare Group.  For more information call 509-422-7206 and check out FEMA’s pet preparedness site:  http://www.ready.gov/america/toolkit_pets/index.html