DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
ANIMAL SUPPLIES CHECKLIST:
FOOD
- Two Week Supply
- Manual Can Opener
WATER
- For food and water that attach to cage
PORTABLE CARRIER/CRATE
- Large enough for pet(s) to stand and turn around in.
- Each pet in separate crate.
IDENTIFICATION
- Collar, Tag, and Leash
- Microchips (Registered with national database)
- Current photo of every pet WITH OWNER
PET FIRST AID KIT
- First Aid Guide Book
- Roller Bandages
- Scissors
- Gauze
- Antibiotic Ointment
- Medications
- Medical Records (stored in waterproof container or plastic zip bag)
CAT LITTER AND LITTER BOX
CLEANING SUPPLIES
- Paper Towels
- Disinfectant
- Plastic Trash Bags
- Hand Sanitizer
- "Quick Bath" wipes
- Plastic poop bags
BEFORE A Hurricane Approaches:
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| Disaster
kits and emergency supplies should be ready prior to hurricane season.
Once a hurricane warning is declared, preparations should focus on
securing your home and property. |
• Protect the areas where wind can enter. Secure
windows and doors, preferably with permanent,
County-approved storm shutters. A second option
is to board up windows with 5/8" plywood.
You’ll need to cut the boards to fit to have it ready
for installation. Tape does NOT prevent windows
from breaking.
• Bring in lawn furniture, garbage and recycling
carts and other items that are not tied down and
could become airborne.
• If you own a boat, use double lines at a marina or
consider dry-dock storage.
• Protect your electronics with surge protectors
and waterproof coverings.
• Fill prescriptions of emergency medications (consult
pharmacist as needed).
• Monitor the storm’s progress.
• Visit www.miamidade.gov or call 3-1-1 for updates
on County services. Depending on conditions,
bus, rail, garbage collection and recycling
service, as well as airport and seaport operations,
could be affected.
• Preparedness is not expensive. Many disaster
kit items such as flashlights & batteries, garbage
bags, etc., may be found around your home.
During a Hurricane:
If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:
• Monitor your radio or television for weather updates
and instructions from public safety officials.
• Stay indoors, preferably in a room with few or no
windows.
• Take your emergency kit and disaster supplies
with you if you move from room to room.
• If flooding threatens your home, turn off electricity
at the main breaker.
• Use flashlights, not candles or kerosene lamps,
as your light source.
• If you lose power, turn off all
major appliances.
• Avoid using the phone and do
not take a bath or shower during
the storm.
• Fight the temptation to go outside during the “eye
of the storm.” There’s only a brief period of calm
before hurricane force winds return.
• Keep children informed about what’s happening
and watch for signs of stress.
• Keep animals in their carriers.
Sources:
http://www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/library/hurricane-guide.pdf
www.miamidade.gov/fire/ consumer-survival-kit.asp
http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/disaster_tip_sheet_eng.pdf
http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/disaster-preparedness.asp
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