Get Your Pet Ready for Emergencies

Texas has pet friendly emergency shelters so you can bring your pet with you have to evacuate your home.

Pet kit checklist: https://www.ready.gov/pets#kit

Emergency Pet Kit

Your pet kit should be a lightweight, smaller version of what your family has. Consider having both a come emergency pet kit as well as a smaller gran and go kit.

Your Pet's Carrier

Write the name of your pet, its descrition and your phone number

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What goes in your pet's emergency kit?

• Leash and collar with ID tag that includes your phone number
• Copy of immunization and health records
• Pet muzzle (to prevent bites to rescue personnel)
• Picture of your pet, in case you are seperated
• Pet food and water for 7-10 days, and dishes
• Pet medication (7-10 days)
• Treats
• Toys, beds, and conforting items for your pet.

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Visit ReadyHarris.org for more information and resources on disaster preparedness and recovery.