I like the grass in the box idea. You could line the box with a garbage bag so it doesn't leak. I just got this nice list from a Coton mail list, we don't have any boards
and want to pass it along. I hope everyone will post a lot this weekend just to let everyone know all is well. It sounds like this is going to be one stinker of a storm
Sorry about the huge font, for the life of me I can't figure out how to make it smaller.
Flooding is likely in many locations; wind damage is possible far inland due to the diameter of this megastorm. If you live on the east coast up to about 300 miles inland, you should have a “go bag” prepared for your pets. Such a bag/backpack/suitcase should be known to ever family member and should be located in a location that it can be grabbed during any evacuation of your home. Bear in mind that even if you live on high ground, a tree can render your home uninhabitable and an immediate evacuation necessary. A Go Bag should contain: Pet food. Bottled water. A bowl. Pet health records (especially proof of rabies vaccination) Pet medicines and prophylactics (e.g., heartworm meds). Piddle pads. Poop pick up bags (small zip lock bags are useful for this). Leash, harness, collar Things to do now: Make sure that starting now, your all pets are wearing collars with ID tags. Make sure your pets have crates that they can placed in quickly, both for travel and for in house if conditions worsen or your pet becomes panicked. Insure that your pet cannot escape through a door -- it may panic in a storm and run out. Have a list of all local shelters (20 mile radius at least) with their address and phone numbers. Leave this in the bag. Have a list of all nearby veterinarians (20 mile radius at least) with their address and phone numbers. Leave this in the bag. Make sure all families members are on the same page regarding pet care and plans for your pets during an emergency. Obviously, your car should be prepared for a long slow ride before the storm hits. Plan on a power outage. Have flashlights in convenient locations (one in every room is a good idea). Make sure all batteries are charged. Since strong winds can damage windows and doors, crate your pets if windows or doors are in danger of being breeched. Power outages may mean you will need cash during an evacuation, i.e., credit card readers and ATMs won’t work. Make sure you have a sufficient amount with you.