Pets are family too!
Plan Ahead Before a Disaster Occurs:
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Pets: During an earthquake:
If the ground starts shaking, do not try to hold onto your pet during the shaking. Animals will instinctively protect themselves and hide where they are safe.
Pets: After a disaster:
• Be patient with your pets after a disaster. Pets get stressed just as people do and may need to readjust.
• Reintroduce food in small servings, gradually working up to full portions if animals have been without food for a prolonged period of time.
• Allow uninterrupted rest/sleep for all animals to recover from the trauma and stress.
• Familiar scents and landmarks may have changed, and this can confuse your animals. Release cats, dogs, and other small animals indoors only. They could encounter dangerous wildlife and debris if they are allowed outside unsupervised and unrestrained.
• If you have outdoor pets, you should consider bringing them inside after an earthquake. Keep them inside until the threat of aftershock has disappeared and your pet has had time to calm down.
• Release birds and reptiles only if necessary and only when they are calm and in an enclosed room.
• Remember, pets are not allowed in shelters. If you must evacuate for a short time, leave your pet in a secure place with ample water and food. If possible, return daily to check on your pet until you can return to your home permanently.
Pets: In long term evacuation situations: The California law requires the Office of Emergency Services to approve, adopt, and incorporate the California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES) program into the emergency management system. Cal. Govt. Code §8608. see full article and laws in other states
• Listen to the radio for information where shelters will be set up and ready to open in your area. This may take three or more days depending on the extent of the damage. That is why it is so important to be ready to take care of yourself, your family and your neighbors for a minimum of three days!
• Can you stay with out-of-town friends or relatives? Have you made arrangements with them for you to bring your pets with you?
• Do you have a vehicle in good working condition that can transport both you and your pet to safety? If you cannot leave, do you have a safe hiding room with proper supplies?
• If you are away from your pet during an evacuation order, do you have a neighbor or friend who can get your pet to safety? If so, do they have a key to get into your house? Does your pet know them? How will your pet respond to them?
Pets: Reuniting after a disaster if your pet is lost:
• Physically check animal control and animal shelters DAILY for lost animals.
• Post lost animal notices and notify local veterinarians and your neighbors of any lost animals visit www.missingpet.net for lost and found.