Build Pet Go-Bag
2-3 hoursPack 72-hour food, water, medications, copies of records, leash, carrier, and comfort items.
Intermediate1-2 days
Pet Emergency Preparedness Guide
Free step-by-step pet emergency preparedness for pet owners in disaster-prone areas. Plan pet emergency preparedness with calculators and checklists covering.
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Workflow
Plan Evacuation Routes and Shelters
1-2 hoursIdentify pet-friendly hotels, friends, and Red Cross limitations — most shelters exclude pets.
Digitize Medical Records
1 hourStore vaccination PDFs, prescription lists, and vet contact in cloud and printed copy.
Fund Emergency Vet Reserve
30 minutesSave $500–$2,000 per pet for disaster-related injuries and temporary boarding.
Tools Used
- Pet Cost CalculatorPrimaryReference
Estimate go-bag and evacuation supply costs. · Budget temporary boarding during displacement.
- Pet Medication Order–Label Reconciliation RecordSupporting
Allocate monthly savings toward preparedness kit.
- Pet Insurance CalculatorReference
Verify policy covers evacuation-related care.
Checklist
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Supplies
Training
Planning
Documents
Identification
Financial
Reference Materials
Pet Go-Bag Checklist ItemsTable
Minimum 72-hour supply per pet — scale up for extended evacuations.
| Item | Qty (Dog) | Qty (Cat) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 3 days | 3 days | Rotate quarterly |
| Water | 1 gal | 0.5 gal | Plus bowl |
| Meds | 7 days | 7 days | Include instructions |
| Carrier | 1 | 1 | Practice loading |
| Records | 1 set | 1 set | Waterproof pouch |
Pet-Friendly Evacuation ResourcesSafety
Search bringfido.com and petswelcome.com — confirm pet policies before hurricane season.
Sticker Your Door
ASPCA window decals alert rescuers to pets inside during disasters.
Never Leave Behind
If unsafe for you, it is unsafe for pets — never leave them chained outdoors.
Buy Collapsible Bowls
Silicone travel bowls pack flat in go-bags — $5 each.
Safety Notes
- After floods, contaminated water carries leptospirosis — booster vaccines if exposed.
- Wildfire smoke harms pets faster than humans — keep indoors with HEPA filtration when AQI exceeds 150.