How To Create an Emergency Plan for Your Pets

10/9/2019 (Permalink)

Practice evacuating in the car with your animals, so they’re more familiar if you need to evacuate in an emergency

A fire emergency can occur at any time in Arlington Heights, IL. Thankfully, working with a fire restoration company can increase the likelihood that your home returns to normal. Of course, possessions are not the only important aspect of preparing for a fire. Pet safety should be part of your emergency plan, too. Here are a few ways to get started.

Have an Evacuation Plan

Draft an escape plan for your family and include your pets in it. Emergency pet preparation for some animals may involve teaching them to come when called. If you must leave the home in a hurry, your pets will be trained to know what to do and where to go. Practice taking your pets with you during your family fire drill and teach them to respond to commands. For pets that are skittish, have a carrier that you can easily put them in.

Keep Important Documents Together

Have proof of pet ownership with you. This can make it easier to find them in the event that they go missing while also proving that you own them. When putting together a pet safety kit, include the following as well:

• A picture of your pet
• License records
• Vaccination records
  
  

Keeping everything in one safe area can eliminate worry and help you feel prepared in a fire emergency.

Alert First Responders

One way to assist first responders is by putting a sticker on your door alerting them there are pets in the house. These stickers usually allow you to state how many dogs and how many cats you have. When firefighters and other first responders see it, they can try to rescue the animals if possible.

Protecting your pets in case of a fire emergency can ensure your family stays together. By developing a pet safety plan, you can feel confident that even if this type of situation arises, you’ll be prepared and know what to do.