Prepare disaster kits today for all of the animals in your care!

Disaster Preparedness Animal Supplies Checklist

FOOD

* Keep at least one week’s supply stored in airtight containers.
* Rotate food every three months.
* Include a can opener, spoon and an extra bowl.

WATER

* Keep at least two weeks’ supply stored in airtight containers.
* Rotate water every two months.
* Include an extra bowl.

IDENTIFICATION

* Your pet should always wear a collar and tag.
* Identify your animal permanently with a microchip.
* Keep current photos of your animals.
* Include yourself in some photos as proof of ownership.

FIRST AID / MEDICATION

* Prepare or buy a basic animal first-aid kit and book.
* Include at least one week’s supply of any long-term medications.
* Create a collar tag indicating medical needs of your pet.

CLEANING SUPPLIES

* Prepare a small container of dish soap and disinfectant.
* Include several rolls of paper towels and plastic bags.

Disaster Preparedness Animal Supplies Checklists
(Species-specific Needs)

BIRDS, REPTILES AND RABBITS

* At least one week’s supply of cage liners.
* A long-handled net, heavy towel and blanket.
* A flashlight and extra batteries.
* An evacuation cage or carrier.

DOGS

* Pooper scooper and/or small plastic bags.
* Collapsible crate or kennel.
* Harness, leash and cable/screw stake.

CATS

* Extra litter box and scooper.
* One week’s supply of litter.
* Small plastic airline kennel.
* Harness and leash.

HORSES, SWINE AND CATTLE

* Halter and lead rope for each animal.
* Extra feeding bucket, water trough, salt lick and tie-out rope.
* Clean garbage cans for large quantities of water.
* Two weeks’ supply of bedding materials.
* Fence panels to create smaller enclosures.
* Manure fork.

Also include a copy of medical records for all animals; identify a contact person outside the disaster area, and find a place outside the disaster area that will take your animals. Before a disaster occurs, make plans to take your animals with you.

Emergency pet care