Gulf coast Hurricanes and Puppies?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

FL Tink · 08-17-2008, 05:53 AM

I started rounding up supplies and making sure my flashlights had batteries and I had candles ready in case Fay decides to pay us a vist.
After Camille and Katrina, I have learned that you just can NOT be too prepared. Although I have been though more hurricanes than I can to count,
I have never been thru a natural disaster with a puppy

Besides food and water, bed, medicine and treats does anyone have any other advice? I am not living in an area that would have to evacuate for flood.

Sky Fox · 08-17-2008, 06:02 AM

Advice - dont move to the Keys!

But lately - we have faired good with the West Coast getting them all.

FL Tink · 08-17-2008, 06:05 AM

Hee hee! Yep, for me the keys is a lil vacations...lol.
Not after ~ what was it 2004 when we had 4 hurricanes in 44 days. geesh. we have had a lucky break. So are you even thinking about it at this point? do you have a plan?

IWAY · 08-17-2008, 06:13 AM

I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for:Disaster Preparedness for Pets | The Humane Society of the United States

Also, in the stronger storms you know the barometric pressure is low, you might try and find out what to do to offset this because it can really play havoc with their eardrums. I've been through a lot of storms/hurricanes with
rescues but never a puppy. We're keeping everyone affected in our thoughts & prayers during hurricane season!

FL Tink · 08-17-2008, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IWAY

I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for:Disaster Preparedness for Pets | The Humane Society of the United States

Also, in the stronger storms you know the barometric pressure is low, you might try and find out what to do to offset this because it can really play havoc with their eardrums. I've been through a lot of storms/hurricanes with
rescues but never a puppy. We're keeping everyone affected in our thoughts & prayers during hurricane season!

That is good info.

I am also looking for advice, hard lessons learned and any other experiences.
Bella is almost 2 she is not literally a puppy, but she is my puppy..lol

Mom of 3 · 08-17-2008, 07:05 AM

Oh my God, I am so sorry I forgot all of you that are so close to Fay. I am in Jacksonville, Fl. and our warnings are rain all week here. ( like 70 to 80 %)
Pray all of you, your families, and furbabies will be safe.

Darlene

linda44 · 08-17-2008, 07:21 AM

oh my gosh, stay safe...how about a snuggle safe? They stay warm for 12 hr in case you loose power? and ice to keep things cold?

IWAY · 08-17-2008, 07:32 AM

The thing that I learned was to freeze the "Weekender" cold packs- get several- and put one under towels in a crate. If the power goes out these are great to help keep the pups cool. You can stock up on them at Walmart at a decent price.
Another thing that I keep in our kit is "Calm-eze", it's a flower essence, also "Rescue Remedy" is another good one to have around for stress.
I picked up "Pawprints of Katrina" the other day, learned quite a bit from it too

This is a great thread to learn from,thanks for starting it!
Good luck,keep us updated!

Sky Fox · 08-17-2008, 07:32 AM

We should be fine - we always go to our house in Tampa where my son still stays. He goes to USF. We moved down here and since the housing market is so bad - just let him live there rather than putting it on the market.

We will be Ok! Tampa - Riverview area always gets missed somehow - AMEN! We are inland enough. It will be windy and spooky but other than that - a lot of hype.

Its kind of like your parents saying: we are going to the fair! Then not taking you. We get so little in this area from storms that its always a lot of hype and no action.

I dont play into it. Its a lot to do with marketing - sales - getting people in a frenzy. Not me - been here 19 yrs and been through them all and was none to impressed. HYPE!

Now - Im not stupid enough to keep my family in the Keys during a hurricane. But short of that - no fear or excitement here. Nothings going to happen. Too far inland and it never does. The Hillsborough River which could be the END TO TAMPA is actually what always saves us.

Been here far too long to even get excited or feel anxiety about storms. Its just a part of it. Just dont have wheels under your @$$ and you'll be fine! (trailer). Hurricanes use to make me full of anxiety and fear - now - just a pain because schools and business close FOR NO REASON as nothing ever happens here. And never will - not in Tampa. Never has. Thanks Hillsborough River!

IF ANYONE NEEDS A GOOD STURDY PLACE TO RIDE IT OUT - MY HOME IS OPEN TO ANY AND EVERYONE. PLENTY OF ROOM!

IWAY · 08-17-2008, 07:45 AM

LOL- rock on Sky Fox!

...I agree, there's always the doomsday sayers, around here I watched people fighting over water because of Edourd(sp?)

My thing is that I'm gonna be ready in case we DO get a big one

, ya know, have my checklist ready and such.
We had to bug out before Rita with 12 rescue/fosters, I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

bjh · 08-17-2008, 07:46 AM

Well, after surviving hurricane Rita and 100 mile an hour winds, about 3 years ago, I would not wish a hurricane on anyone. We somehow survived 3 weeks with no electricity. We would have never made it without our generator. My husband was able to hook up the generator, which was outside in a shed, to our house electrical box and we could run the refrigerator and the television. At night we would turn on the air conditioner in our bedroom. I will be praying that you all will be safe.

Sky Fox · 08-17-2008, 07:53 AM

Generators are surely the way to go - they are kind of expensive though and you need to know how to use one properly or they can cause death from the fumes.

Ours are installed in the garages of both our homes. We cant... WONT go with out lights. That drives me NUTS!

If you can swing for a generator - it sure makes it a lot easier. They cut the power when a storm approaches - always. Its the safe thing to do. The power doesnt 'go out'. Counties in Florida PUT it out.

Why would they do that? To protect children and idiots.

Power lines and water dont mix well - causing death.

They turn the power back on when they see all the lines are back up. So its not a matter of IF the power goes out - its going out. Its a matter of WHEN they choose to flip the switch.

Like I said - few months shy of 20 yrs here - schooled well in this area.

Generators ROCK!

Sky Fox · 08-17-2008, 08:15 AM

Im sitting here doing my nails and was thinking of all of the storms - I remember one in particular where I had NO feminine products - at all! And all of the stores were closed. I had to go my whole cycle using tight panties and toilet tissue.

SORRY IF TMI! But I wouldnt wish that on anyone. So - PLEASE put that in your storm kit! I have a box in mine now. But it took that experience to get them added. That really SUCKED!

Katylou · 08-17-2008, 08:26 AM

Yep. Generators rock! We always keep a generator on standby for after the storms. I Can't sleep when it is so hot. We kept one bedroom with a room
A/C hooked up to the generator (put outside of course) and it was a life saver during the last three hurricanes to hit Stuart. Wilma was the one to surprise us here the most. Tore off 10-12' of our roof. Scary. I am leery of any now that come across the State from the Gulf side. We have since beefed up our whole house with new metal roof, concrete siding, new garage door and new shutters. Though not paranoid, I will be keeping a close watch on this latest storm. I have an old dog and for him I keep medicine to keep him sedated if need be. He hates storms.

FL Tink · 08-17-2008, 09:53 AM

In my 44 yrs i have seen my coastal neighborhood stripped clean of everything including the leaves on the trees.

I remember returning to my home when i was 5 yrs old after Camille and seeing nothing but debris slabs where our neighbors used to be.

While there have been many cat 1 or 2 hurricanes that i have stood out side to watch, I would never disrespect a larger storm and not be prepared.
See my dad's neighborhood below.
From an aerial view of the city the first block or two looked like match sticks.

Even after a couple of years after Katrina my dad has little between him and the beach which is two city blocks. Like I said, in my op, I have never had a dog when a bad storm hit.
I have Bella microchipped and a tag on. I think that is important.
There were so many dogs left behind during Katrina.

I had one patient that was flown to my trauma hosptial after katrina.
She was pushing 90 and lived alone and was forced to evacuate and could not take her dog. I tried to locate the dog for her. I searched for days for her dog and her family. She lived on the west bank of New Orleans area. I had lived there too and was familiar with the area.
I finally found a family member but we never found her dog. She cried everyday for that dog

The humane socieity post above was great!

08-17-2008, 05:53 AM	#1
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Gulf coast Hurricanes and Puppies?? I started rounding up supplies and making sure my flashlights had batteries and I had candles ready in case Fay decides to pay us a vist. After Camille and Katrina, I have learned that you just can NOT be too prepared. Although I have been though more hurricanes than I can to count, I have never been thru a natural disaster with a puppy Besides food and water, bed, medicine and treats does anyone have any other advice? I am not living in an area that would have to evacuate for flood.

08-17-2008, 07:32 AM	#8
IWAY YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 298	The thing that I learned was to freeze the "Weekender" cold packs- get several- and put one under towels in a crate. If the power goes out these are great to help keep the pups cool. You can stock up on them at Walmart at a decent price. Another thing that I keep in our kit is "Calm-eze", it's a flower essence, also "Rescue Remedy" is another good one to have around for stress. I picked up "Pawprints of Katrina" the other day, learned quite a bit from it too This is a great thread to learn from,thanks for starting it! Good luck,keep us updated! Last edited by IWAY; 08-17-2008 at 07:34 AM.

08-17-2008, 07:32 AM	#9
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	We should be fine - we always go to our house in Tampa where my son still stays. He goes to USF. We moved down here and since the housing market is so bad - just let him live there rather than putting it on the market. We will be Ok! Tampa - Riverview area always gets missed somehow - AMEN! We are inland enough. It will be windy and spooky but other than that - a lot of hype. Its kind of like your parents saying: we are going to the fair! Then not taking you. We get so little in this area from storms that its always a lot of hype and no action. I dont play into it. Its a lot to do with marketing - sales - getting people in a frenzy. Not me - been here 19 yrs and been through them all and was none to impressed. HYPE! Now - Im not stupid enough to keep my family in the Keys during a hurricane. But short of that - no fear or excitement here. Nothings going to happen. Too far inland and it never does. The Hillsborough River which could be the END TO TAMPA is actually what always saves us. Been here far too long to even get excited or feel anxiety about storms. Its just a part of it. Just dont have wheels under your @$$ and you'll be fine! (trailer). Hurricanes use to make me full of anxiety and fear - now - just a pain because schools and business close FOR NO REASON as nothing ever happens here. And never will - not in Tampa. Never has. Thanks Hillsborough River! *IF ANYONE NEEDS A GOOD STURDY PLACE TO RIDE IT OUT - MY HOME IS OPEN TO ANY AND EVERYONE. PLENTY OF ROOM!* Last edited by Sky Fox; 08-17-2008 at 07:37 AM. Reason: USE MY HOME FOR SHELTER!

08-17-2008, 07:45 AM	#10
IWAY YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 298	LOL- rock on Sky Fox!...I agree, there's always the doomsday sayers, around here I watched people fighting over water because of Edourd(sp?) My thing is that I'm gonna be ready in case we DO get a big one, ya know, have my checklist ready and such. We had to bug out before Rita with 12 rescue/fosters, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Last edited by IWAY; 08-17-2008 at 07:48 AM.

08-17-2008, 09:53 AM	#15
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	In my 44 yrs i have seen my coastal neighborhood stripped clean of everything including the leaves on the trees. I remember returning to my home when i was 5 yrs old after Camille and seeing nothing but debris slabs where our neighbors used to be. While there have been many cat 1 or 2 hurricanes that i have stood out side to watch, I would never disrespect a larger storm and not be prepared. See my dad's neighborhood below. From an aerial view of the city the first block or two looked like match sticks. Even after a couple of years after Katrina my dad has little between him and the beach which is two city blocks. Like I said, in my op, I have never had a dog when a bad storm hit. I have Bella microchipped and a tag on. I think that is important. There were so many dogs left behind during Katrina. I had one patient that was flown to my trauma hosptial after katrina. She was pushing 90 and lived alone and was forced to evacuate and could not take her dog. I tried to locate the dog for her. I searched for days for her dog and her family. She lived on the west bank of New Orleans area. I had lived there too and was familiar with the area. I finally found a family member but we never found her dog. She cried everyday for that dog The humane socieity post above was great! Attached Thumbnails

08-17-2008, 06:02 AM	#2
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	Advice - dont move to the Keys! But lately - we have faired good with the West Coast getting them all.

08-17-2008, 06:05 AM	#3
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Hee hee! Yep, for me the keys is a lil vacations...lol. Not after ~ what was it 2004 when we had 4 hurricanes in 44 days. geesh. we have had a lucky break. So are you even thinking about it at this point? do you have a plan?

08-17-2008, 06:13 AM	#4
IWAY YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 298	I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for:Disaster Preparedness for Pets \| The Humane Society of the United States Also, in the stronger storms you know the barometric pressure is low, you might try and find out what to do to offset this because it can really play havoc with their eardrums. I've been through a lot of storms/hurricanes with rescues but never a puppy. We're keeping everyone affected in our thoughts & prayers during hurricane season!

08-17-2008, 07:05 AM	#6
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Oh my God, I am so sorry I forgot all of you that are so close to Fay. I am in Jacksonville, Fl. and our warnings are rain all week here. ( like 70 to 80 %) Pray all of you, your families, and furbabies will be safe. Darlene

08-17-2008, 07:21 AM	#7
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	oh my gosh, stay safe...how about a snuggle safe? They stay warm for 12 hr in case you loose power? and ice to keep things cold?

08-17-2008, 07:46 AM	#11
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Well, after surviving hurricane Rita and 100 mile an hour winds, about 3 years ago, I would not wish a hurricane on anyone. We somehow survived 3 weeks with no electricity. We would have never made it without our generator. My husband was able to hook up the generator, which was outside in a shed, to our house electrical box and we could run the refrigerator and the television. At night we would turn on the air conditioner in our bedroom. I will be praying that you all will be safe.

08-17-2008, 07:53 AM	#12
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	Generators are surely the way to go - they are kind of expensive though and you need to know how to use one properly or they can cause death from the fumes. Ours are installed in the garages of both our homes. We cant... WONT go with out lights. That drives me NUTS! If you can swing for a generator - it sure makes it a lot easier. They cut the power when a storm approaches - always. Its the safe thing to do. The power doesnt 'go out'. Counties in Florida PUT it out. Why would they do that? To protect children and idiots. Power lines and water dont mix well - causing death. They turn the power back on when they see all the lines are back up. So its not a matter of IF the power goes out - its going out. Its a matter of WHEN they choose to flip the switch. Like I said - few months shy of 20 yrs here - schooled well in this area. Generators ROCK!

08-17-2008, 08:15 AM	#13
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	Im sitting here doing my nails and was thinking of all of the storms - I remember one in particular where I had NO feminine products - at all! And all of the stores were closed. I had to go my whole cycle using tight panties and toilet tissue. SORRY IF TMI! But I wouldnt wish that on anyone. So - PLEASE put that in your storm kit! I have a box in mine now. But it took that experience to get them added. That really SUCKED!

08-17-2008, 08:26 AM	#14
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	Yep. Generators rock! We always keep a generator on standby for after the storms. I Can't sleep when it is so hot. We kept one bedroom with a room A/C hooked up to the generator (put outside of course) and it was a life saver during the last three hurricanes to hit Stuart. Wilma was the one to surprise us here the most. Tore off 10-12' of our roof. Scary. I am leery of any now that come across the State from the Gulf side. We have since beefed up our whole house with new metal roof, concrete siding, new garage door and new shutters. Though not paranoid, I will be keeping a close watch on this latest storm. I have an old dog and for him I keep medicine to keep him sedated if need be. He hates storms.