{"id":1018,"date":"2018-01-28T15:47:32","date_gmt":"2018-01-28T15:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.stormsmart.com\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2018-01-28T15:47:32","modified_gmt":"2018-01-28T15:47:32","slug":"keep-pets-safe-emergency-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/keep-pets-safe-emergency-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Pets Safe During An Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When an emergency strikes, people start to panic. We know that we need to get out of the situation, but many times we are confused about where to go or what to bring, knowing that your home may be destroyed in a hurricane or other disaster. While most people consider their pets to be part of their family, they may not know how to keep those pets safe during an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how to keep your pets safe ahead of time can help you prepare a plan of action should an emergency situation arise. Remember that if it\u2019s not safe for you or your family to stay in your home during an emergency, it also isn\u2019t safe for your pets. Never leave them behind if possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to have an emergency kit for your pet, much like you have for yourself and your family. You\u2019ll also want to make an evacuation plan which can be a bit trickier because many hotels or shelters don\u2019t accept animals as guests unless they are qualified service animals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pet Emergency Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leash, harness, and\/or carriers for transportation<\/li>\n<li>Food, drinking water, manual can opener, and bowls<\/li>\n<li>Cat litter and pan if you have a feline<\/li>\n<li>Medical records and medications in waterproof container<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit<\/li>\n<li>Name and number of veterinarian<\/li>\n<li>Tag or microchip on all pets including your contact info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Evacuation Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan a few evacuation routes in case one or more of them are not accessible<\/li>\n<li>Research which hotels along the route accept pets during an emergency<\/li>\n<li>Find out which shelters accept pets, most American Red Cross shelters cannot<\/li>\n<li>Make a list of friends or family members along your evacuation route and be sure you have their phone numbers<\/li>\n<li>You may need to house your animals separately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Storm Smart cares about your family and pets, which is why we offer a complete line of storm protection products. Give us a call today at 239-274-2700 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When an emergency strikes, people start to panic. We know that we need to get out of the situation, but many times we are confused about where to go or what to bring, knowing that your home may be destroyed in a hurricane or other disaster. 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