Pender County Animal Response Team

Pender County Animal Response Team
CART

Disaster Planning Tips

Keep a collar & tag on those animals that should normally wear collars.

Identify several possible locations where you can take your animals should you have to evacuate.

Start a buddy system with someone in your neighborhood, so they will check on your animals during a disaster in case you are not home.

In addition to your regular supply of animal food have at least a week's supply of food on hand to be used during a disaster.

You should have at least a week's worth of food on hand to be used during a disaster.

Take several pictures of the animals & keep these pictures with your important insurance papers that you take with you if you have to evacuate.

Before a disaster strikes, talk to your veterinarian to see if he/she has a disaster plan.

Know where the animal shelters or animal rescue organizations are in your area.

Source: United Animal Nations

If you want to learn more about PLANNING TIPS, check out the SART website.

This page created by Jennifer Hansen, 4-H Agent.
Last modified 2/9/01.