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Make a Plan:
- Find pet-friendly housing on your evacuation route: hotels, friends, family, boarding facilities
- If you stay: ensure pets are indoors & unable to escape
- Identify local pet-friendly emergency shelters
- Designate a pet care taker in your absence
Emergency Kit Check List
- Food & Water Bowls
- Medications
- Leash/Harness/Carriers
- Food & Water for 5 Days
- Litter/Box/Waste Bags
- Tags & Identification, Microchipping
- Recent Pet Photos
- Vet Records & Contacts
- Comfort Items (bed, toys, blankets)
Download The American Red Cross Pet First Aid App!
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