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#1 ·
Ok so I found this super handy book that goes into all the things you might need for a disaster. Its really rather handy. But it got me thinking of how we don't have any plans for Ava if disaster hits. So I spent a few hours collecting some of the things that we would need for her in a pinch. In Southern CA there tends to be big forest fires every two years, and had some major evacuations that lasted a long time. So I figure it might be a good idea.

So has anyone else prepared for evacuations? I was just curious. :wink:

http://www.mdilife.com/
 
#2 ·
We live in a Tsunami warning area, and even though I live on a hill I would have to evacuate if i get the call saying go. I have a Black duffle bag which is in the front closet. It has a First Aid kit for the dogs/cats spare leashes, collors, 2 muzzles specificlly designed for Chad (DA/Nerotic) and Medicine prescrips from vet incase of I need an Emergency Refill during an evac situation.

Next to this duffel Bag is a 5 pound bag of the food I feed the Bostons and The Pug, a 15 Pound bag of the food I feed Wally, and a 10 pound Bag I feet the 2 cats. And 2 gallon jugs of water from our faucet.

In the car, 1 large fold down crate for Wally, 3 Medium and 2 small Crates all Wire fold down. The cats are put in there two Crates and the dogs are piled in the hatch area, we then drive down and pick up my mom and her 2 dogs, 2 crates, duffle bag and food and water.

Were a bit over prepaired or so I've been told LOL!
 
#3 ·
I don't have an evacuation package, but I do have things in order in case of fire, which is a little less extreme, but still. Frag doesn't need a crate, so there's no crate involved, but we have a fire sticker on our front slider listing the animals inside to save in case of fire, and we have a box sitting in the dining room with shampoo, poop bags, a slip lead, tags, treats, extra collars/leashes, and toothpaste in case we need to grab and go in a hurry. The dog and cat both have leashes/collars/harnesses sitting on their crates while we're gone for firemen to grab and take them with if they need to, or that we can put on them in a hurry. I don't really expect a fireman do put a harness on a cat before taking her outside..
 
#4 ·
I have to be that Extreme, 2 of my dogs are food aggressive so if I didn't have crates, I'd be up a creek to say the word. And the water thing is because again, we live in a Tsunami warning area, if a wave acctually hits water will be disrupted, and getting fresh water will be really hard. I also keep a case of bottle water in my car for my mother and me.
 
#5 ·
Yeah, tsunamis and forrest fires a much bigger deal because they disrupt the entire area. If my house burns down I'll be upset, but I still have water and will have someplace to stay with family. If I was preparing for evacuation I would undoubtedly include a crate; just because it would take one more stressor away if I didn't know where I was going or when I could come home.
 
#6 ·
Exactly, lol...when I was growing up we travled a lot, so I got used to there always being crates in our car cause we either had husky's gooing to shows or Bostons LOL!
 
#7 ·
You raise and excellent point!

Most people don't even prepare for a disaster, let alone consider their pets and animals. And it doesn't have to be an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, flood, etc. If your house burns down, that is a catastrophic disaster for you.

FEMA says it will take them at least 72 hours to respond to a major disaster. That means you have, at a minimum, the need to provide for yourself and your pets for that long--even longer. Check their site (link provided) for what they suggest should be included in a 72 hours kit for you and your family. Then think about what your pet(s) may require for that same period of time and build them a 72 hour kit. It's a start!
 
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