Do You Have an Evacuation Plan in Place for Your Pets in Grayslake?
11/21/2022 (Permalink)
You never know when a major storm or natural disaster will require you to evacuate your home in Grayslake. Our team in Northwest Lake County offers these helpful pet safety tips for situations when you need to evacuate:
- Make sure your pets are included in your family’s evacuation plan
- Build an evacuation kit for each pet in your household
- Ensure each kit is a size and weight that can be quickly loaded into a vehicle when packing to evacuate
Include supplies for your pet in your emergency kit or assemble an emergency kit for your pet. Here are some pet emergency kit tips from the American Red Cross:
- Sturdy leashes and harnesses
- Food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and a manual can opener
- Medications and copies of medical records
- A first-aid kit
- Current photos of you with your pet(s) in case they get lost
- Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets
- Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable
Call Us!
When you have a storm damage emergency in your Grayslake home or business, our team in Northwest Lake County is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 224-372-7772.
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