[Shelby&Seymour]

With all the fires, tornados, floods....... and now possible snow/ice storms, I thought I would pass along this infomation that I found about being prepared for an evacuation (with your pets). It is some pretty good info!

-Red Cross and other shelters are not allowed to accept pets, so check in advance for hotels or motels that accept pets, or make arrangements with friends, relatives, vets, boarding facilities or animal shelters.
-Assemble a pet disaster kit in an easy-to-carry bag, including medications, medical records and first aid kit, leashes or carriers to keep pets under control, current photos (in case they get lost), food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter and pan (or pee pads), can opener (if needed), a favorite toy or two, and care information, plus your vet's phone number in case you board your pets somewhere.
-At first sign of trouble, get your pets inside so you can pack them up quickly, confirm pet care arrangements, check to make sure animal ID is secure and up-to-date, and check your disaster kit.
-If you must evacuate, your pets may panic and behave oddly, so keep them secure at all times and handle them carefully.