Pets: Emergency preparedness in case of earthquake, fire, etc.
Do you have an emergency preparedness plan for your pets? (Karl Nielsen)
I just received the NEWS RELEASE below – “9.0 Japanese Earthquake reminds Us Emergency Preparedness Is Critical” — from the City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services. The information it contains is VERY important. It could help save the life of your pet(s) (and you!) during an emergency. /Gary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Emergency Preparedness for Pets
Safety Planning in Case of Fire, Heavy Rain or Earthquake
The recent 9.0 earthquake in Japan reminds us that natural disasters can strike at any time and without advance warning. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, we learned that people will risk their lives and endanger their own safety to stay with their pets during natural disasters. “One of the big lessons after Katrina was that we must prepare all members of our family for possible disasters, including planning for our family pets,” said General Manager Brenda Barnette.
Here are a few simple tips that could save your life and the life of your pet, too:
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Posted on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
Under: Birds, Cats, dogs, Earthquakes, Pets, Pets & Quakes, Pets in Danger | 2 Comments »
