If an emergency event requires you to evacuate all or a portion of your skilled nursing facility or assisted living community, the same rules that apply to people apply to pets: If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them. Planning ahead is key to keeping your animal companions safe during a disaster. Please review the following links. They will assist you in developing your pet preparedness plans and provide important tips on what supplies should be on site to increase safety and quicken the evacuation process.
- ASPCA Pet Care – Disaster Preparedness
- Humane Society Emergency Kit
- Arizona Humane Society
- Ready.gov Caring for Animals
- American Red Cross- Pets
- American Red Cross- Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist
- Pet Friendly Hotels Finder
Pet-friendly hotels:
- www.bringfido.com or call 877-411-FIDO
- www.dogfriendly.com or call 888-281-5170
- www.doginmysuitcase.com or call 888-0254-0637
- www.petswelcome.com