How to prepare your pets for hurricane season
Updated: 7:35 PM CDT May 31, 2024
How to prepare your pets for hurricane season
Updated: 7:35 PM CDT May 31, 2024
SHEEHAN HELPS YOU GET READY NOW, MANY OF THE SUPPLIES THAT YOU NEED TO RIDE OUT A HURRICANE CAN BE FOUND RIGHT HERE AT YOUR FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY STORE. SO I’M GOING TO DO A LITTLE SHOPPING AND ALSO GIVE YOU A COUPLE OF INSIDE TIPS. TOP OF THE LIST A SEVEN DAY SUPPLY OF WATER, ONE GALLON PER PERSON. EACH DAY. AND HERE’S YOUR INSIDE TIP BUY EXTRA IF YOU CAN. YOU’LL BE THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOR WHEN YOU SHOW UP ON A DOORSTEP WITH EXTRA WATER. AND OF COURSE, YOU’LL NEED A SEVEN DAY SUPPLY OF NONPERISHABLE FOOD. FOOD THAT’S EASY TO PREPARE. BUT HERE’S YOUR INSIDE TIP LET THE KIDS GO SHOPPING WITH YOU AND PICK SOME OF THEIR FAVORITES. THEY’LL BE EXCITED ABOUT EATING THEIR HURRICANE SNACKS. FLASHLIGHTS ARE AN OBVIOUS NECESSITY DURING EVERY HURRICANE, AND YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY BATTERIES. BUT HERE’S AN INSIDE TIP CHECK YOUR DEVICES AT HOME AND MAKE SURE YOU’RE BUYING THE RIGHT BATTERIES FOR THE DEVICES THAT YOU’RE GOING TO BE USING. DO NOT FORGET THE PAPER PLATES, THE PLASTIC SILVERWARE, AND THE PAPER CUPS YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO DO DISHES DURING A HURRICANE AND ALWAYS HAVE PROPER FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR YOUR PETS. REMEMBER, THEY CAN’T SHOP FOR THEMSELVES EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CHARCOAL GRILL. MATCHES ARE A DEFINITE NECESSITY FOR A HURRICANE KIT, AND GOOD OLD RELIABLE DUCT TAPE. AFTER A HURRICANE, IT’S GOING TO COME IN HANDY. TRUST ME.
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How to prepare your pets for hurricane season
Updated: 7:35 PM CDT May 31, 2024
Hurricane season is fast approaching, and while you may have a plan for your family, what about your pet?Below are tips from the Louisiana SPCA to get your furry friend ready for the season. Before Hurricane SeasonMake sure your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date and make copies of your records to take with you. All boarding facilities and veterinarian offices require proof of immunization before accepting pets. Update your pet’s ID tags if needed. Talk to your veterinarian about permanent forms of identification like a microchip and enrolling your pet in a recovery database. This simple step could be your pet’s round-trip ticket home in the event they get lost.Compile a list of places you can go if you need to evacuate. Consider staying with family or friends outside of the strike zone. Look into pet-friendly hotels, shelters or boarding facilities. Please know we do not board animals during a hurricane.Evacuation ChecklistFood and water. Keep food and water in an airtight, waterproof container. Water should be in addition to the water you need for yourself and family.Medicine and medical records. Keep an extra supply of medicine your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container. All boarding facilities and veterinarian offices require proof of immunization before accepting animals.Collar with ID tag, harness or leash. Your pet should wear a collar with its rabies tag and identification at all times. Include a backup leash, collar and ID tag.Documents. Place copies of your pet’s registration information, adoption papers, vaccination documents and medical records in a clear plastic bag or waterproof container.Crate or other pet carrier. Get a portable, secure and covered pet carrier in advance. Carrier should be large enough so that your pet can completely turn around, and lie down. Mark your name, address, phone number and an alternate contact on the carrier.Sanitation. Include pet litter, newspapers, towels, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach. Do not use scented or color safe bleaches, or those with added cleaners. Use 16 drops of regular bleach per gallon of water.Stay Informed. Know what emergency plans are being created and how you will evacuate.Orleans Parish residents who require assistance to evacuate are urged to register with the City of New Orleans to participate in the City Assisted Evacuation Plan. This plan includes both residents and their pets! To register dial 311 or text “EVACNOLA” to 77295.
Hurricane season is fast approaching, and while you may have a plan for your family, what about your pet?
Below are tips from the Louisiana SPCA to get your furry friend ready for the season.
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Before Hurricane Season
- Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date and make copies of your records to take with you. All boarding facilities and veterinarian offices require proof of immunization before accepting pets.
- Update your pet’s ID tags if needed. Talk to your veterinarian about permanent forms of identification like a microchip and enrolling your pet in a recovery database. This simple step could be your pet’s round-trip ticket home in the event they get lost.
- Compile a list of places you can go if you need to evacuate. Consider staying with family or friends outside of the strike zone. Look into pet-friendly hotels, shelters or boarding facilities. Please know we do not board animals during a hurricane.
Evacuation Checklist
- Food and water. Keep food and water in an airtight, waterproof container. Water should be in addition to the water you need for yourself and family.
- Medicine and medical records. Keep an extra supply of medicine your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container. All boarding facilities and veterinarian offices require proof of immunization before accepting animals.
- Collar with ID tag, harness or leash. Your pet should wear a collar with its rabies tag and identification at all times. Include a backup leash, collar and ID tag.
- Documents. Place copies of your pet’s registration information, adoption papers, vaccination documents and medical records in a clear plastic bag or waterproof container.
- Crate or other pet carrier. Get a portable, secure and covered pet carrier in advance. Carrier should be large enough so that your pet can completely turn around, and lie down. Mark your name, address, phone number and an alternate contact on the carrier.
- Sanitation. Include pet litter, newspapers, towels, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach. Do not use scented or color safe bleaches, or those with added cleaners. Use 16 drops of regular bleach per gallon of water.
- Stay Informed. Know what emergency plans are being created and how you will evacuate.
Orleans Parish residents who require assistance to evacuate are urged to register with the City of New Orleans to participate in the City Assisted Evacuation Plan.
This plan includes both residents and their pets! To register dial 311 or text “EVACNOLA” to 77295.