{"id":1967,"date":"2024-04-18T09:10:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1967"},"modified":"2024-04-05T09:12:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T16:12:49","slug":"emergency-evacuation-safeguarding-your-pet-during-pet-preparedness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/emergency-evacuation-safeguarding-your-pet-during-pet-preparedness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Evacuation: Safeguarding Your Pet During Pet Preparedness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pet Preparedness Month is the perfect time to remind all pet families of the importance of including pets in disaster response efforts and evacuation plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It isn\u2019t pleasant to ponder the potential devastation of natural or manmade disasters  such as housefires, flooding, or tornadoes, but when seconds count, having a plan in place ahead of time can protect you and your pets from further trauma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our caring team<\/a> at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> has put together some tips for safeguarding the wellbeing of your pets before disaster strikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Include Pets in Your Evacuation Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your disaster response requires evacuating your home, you need to take your pets with you. Research ahead of time hotels that allow pets and pet-friendly shelters. Another option? Find a friend or family member within driving distance who will allow you and your pets to seek refuge at their home during an emergency. You can also contact our team for emergency animal boarding facilities and pet-friendly shelters in our area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evacuation Checklist for Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Humane Society<\/a> provides an evacuation checklist of items for creating a pre packaged kit of pet essentials, including:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n