Differences for “ Natural Disaster Emergency Preparedness ”

If you were suddenly alerted to a major natural gas pipe break nearby and had to
evacuate, would you be ready? Can you quickly collect your animals and go? Are
you ready to run? Most people cannot answer yes to this. Those of us with
multiple different animals may not even have the means to grab and go which
means part of owning a caged animal is the possibility of having to leave it
behind in emergency circumstances.
  
If you are able to grab some or all of your pets, are you then able to manage
them in endless hours of escape traffic, on the side of the road, at hotel or
refugee center, in public while waiting in lines, for days on end while only
being given enough food and water to sustain yourself...
  
Many people live in areas prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes,
tornadoes, flooding, etc...  Having emergency supplies set aside and ready can
save you time, money and stress if an emergency unexpectedly occurs.  Probably
the most important item you should have set aside is a pet carrier or travel
cage.  It should have a handle on top for quick departures and it should also be
glider proof so they cannot escape.  All emergency supplies can be stored inside
of the carrier/cage so when it's time to evacuate their home cage, all the
supplies will be readily available and in one place.  Here are is a list of
recommended some suggested items:
  
**Pet Carrier or Travel Cage**
  
**Non-perishable baby food** in sealed, unopened jars (be sure not to get food 
that contains onion, garlic, salt or any other ingredients they should not 
have.  Try to stick with plain fruits, veggies and proteins like chicken or 
beef)
  
**Extra water bottle**
  
**Extra food dishes**
  
**Water or water bottles** an unopened gallon or a few bottles
  
**Handwarmers** in case it gets cold
  
**Clean, fleece blanket**
  
**Information for your vet** and a backup emergency vet
  
**Money** or Care Credit card for emergency purchases/vet visits
  
**Hand Sanitizer**
  
**Emergency medical kit**
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