Do You Have an Evacuation Plan in Place for Your Pets in Yamhill?
11/15/2022 (Permalink)
Do you have an evacuation plan in place for your furry friends? Our local team in Yamhill and Tillamook Counties responds to fire damage emergencies throughout the year in Yamhill and offers these pet safety tips for situations when you need to evacuate:
- Make sure your pets are included in your family’s evacuation plan
- Build an evacuation kit for each pet in your household
- Ensure each kit is a size and weight that can be quickly loaded into a vehicle when packing to evacuate.
Include supplies for your pet in your emergency kit or assemble an emergency kit for your pet. Here are some pet emergency kit tips from the American Red Cross:
- Sturdy leashes and harnesses
- Food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and a manual can opener
- Medications and copies of medical records
- A first aid kit
- Current photos of you with your pet(s) in case they get lost
- Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets
- Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable
Call Us!
When your Yamhill home or business needs help with storm damage, our local team in Yamhill and Tillamook Counties can help. Call us today at 503-472-9824.
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