Pets have specific needs during a disaster…so plan now #NatlPrep #Prepared2014

It’s a beautiful Sunday as we start the second week of 2014 National Preparedness Month!

“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”

#SundayFunday right?

This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Know How To plan for specific needs before a Disaster.

#7: I have 3 days of food/water including meds & toys in my dog’s ready-go kit. #NatlPrep #Prepared2014

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My immediate family includes my dog too…so I want to make sure she is prepared and can carry her own stuff.

Included in her pet preparedness kit includes a 3×5 notecard with

  • her name
  • her basic information (breed, name, phone, medications)
  • owner information (our names, address, phone, emails, twitter handles)
  • her vet name and contact information
  • vaccination records
  • her backup dog tags
  • and a 24-hour emergency vet clinic with emergency surgery capability

You can create your own pet preparedness list by using the information found here.

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Good girl Kacy!

This year, make sure you include all your pets in your preparedness efforts because they have specific needs in a disaster.

@rusnivek

Tornado: WATCH vs Tornado #NATLPREP

In hopes to help you distinguish between a Tornado Watch vs Tornado Warning, I thought this guide would help you during an emergency.

Tornado Watch=Tornadoes possible in your area. Be alert! #NATLPREP

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Tornado Warning=OMFG they spotted a tornado! Get to safety now! #NATLPREP

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Hope this helps!

@rusnivek

Dorothy, this week is all about Tornadoes #NATLPREP

Click your heels together Dorothy because this week is all about Tornadoes #NATLPREP

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@rusnivek

Don’t forget to pack in your pet’s preparedness kit #NATLPREP #WOOF

Packing a pet preparedness kit? Don’t forget your pet’s favorite toys #WOOF #NATLPREP

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@rusnivek

Told to evacuate? Don’t leave your pets behind! #NATLPREP

Told to evacuate? Don’t leave your pets behind-Please take them w/ you #WOOF #NATLPREP

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@rusnivek

You should have 3 days of extra pet food… #NATLPREP

You should have 3 days of extra pet food-but 3 months is good too #WOOF #NATLPREP

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@rusnivek

Your pet can keep you hydrated? #WOOF #NATLPREP

Well, this is one way that your pet can help w/ staying hydrated. Good pup! #WOOF #NATLPREP

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Wet dog? Get me a raincoat please! #WOOF #NATLPREP

Wet dog is no joke. Keep your pet dry w/ their own raincoat #WOOF #NATLPREP

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@rusnivek

Preparedness Pup! She’s ready-are you? #NATLPREP

This week is all pets! My preparedness pup: She’s got food/water for x3 days &  microchipped #woof #NATLPREP

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@rusnivek