Emergency Preparedness Guide

CAR SURVIVAL KIT Shovel Sand or kitty litter Traction mats Tow chain Compass Cloth or roll of toilet paper Warning light or road flares Extra clothing and footwear Emergency food pack Booster cables Blanket (special “survival” blankets are best) Duct tape Matches and a “survival” candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat drink, or use as emergency light) Ice scraper and brush Fire extinguisher Extra windshield washer fluid Fuel-line antifreeze Road maps Flashlight First-Aid kit

PET EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT 72-hour supply of food, bowls and can opener 72-hour supply of bottled water Blankets/towels (more than one in case they get soiled) Small toy Leash, muzzle, harness Litter pan, litter, plastic bags and scooper Pet carrier for transportation Medical records, especially proof of vaccinations (most boarding facilities will not accept pets without proof of current vaccination records) Medications and pet first aid kit Current photo of pet in case they get lost Information on your pet’s feeding schedule, behavioural / medical concerns and special boarding instructions List of boarding facilities in your area, hotels/motels that accept pets, and friends and relatives that you and your pet can stay with (pets are generally not allowed inside emergency shelters designated for people, with the exception of service

animals such as guide dogs) I.D. tag (microchipping also recommended)

Hastings County Emergency Preparedness Guide Page 10

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