Disaster Preparedness
While many people have a disaster plan in place for their family, the plan does not always include emergency provisions for the family animals. There often is not enough time to make critical decisions in the midst of a natural disaster. In order to ensure the safety and well-being of all the members of your family, there is no better time than now to think through the issues that will prepare the appropriate plan of action and to evaluate and update any plan you may already have in place.
Establishing a plan of action does not need to be an overwhelming task and SPCA International is here to help. Review the content in this section to make sure you are prepared to save your animals when disaster strikes.
Evacuation: How to be “Pet Prepared”
How to Help During Disaster
During both an evacuation period, and in the days and months that follow, SPCA International will do all we can to assist a community with the help of our members. Many animal lovers feel a strong desire to roll-up our sleeves and personally help when an area has been devastated by disaster.
Grab and Go Disaster Kit Essentials for Companion Animals
Grab-and-Go Disaster Kit Essentials for Companion Animals
The following lists outline the essential items you will need to efficiently evacuate your companion animals, and to keep them safe and healthy during a temporary shelter period. There may be some additional items you feel are necessary for your particular companion animal.
Evacuation: How to be Pet Prepared
Evacuation
When evacuation orders are issued, it is imperative that you take your animals with you. Animals do not have the same capabilities as humans do to protect themselves. Therefore, leaving an animal behind during a wild land fire, in rising flood waters or in the path of a hurricane could cause them extensive injury or even death. Instead of abandoning animals to fend for themselves, determine ahead of time how you can transport your pet to a safe location. The more animals in a household, and the larger the animals are, the more advance planning will be required.
