19 Feb Disaster Preparedness: Large Animals
Planning for disasters Assemble an evacuation kit (see below). Develop an evacuation plan for all of your animals and practice the plan. Keep written directions to your home near your telephone. This will help you and others explain to emergency responders exactly how to get to your home. Identify alternate sources of food and water. Because floodwaters are often contaminated with sewer waste and may also pose a risk of chemical contamination, animals should be prevented as much as possible from accessing and drinking them. Have well maintained backup generators and a source of fuel...