Originally posted 2011-04-01 10:57:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Disaster management is a much talked about word these days. With the world facing severe droughts, tsunamis, cyclones, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes; its importance has risen substantially.

However, how many of us think about pets at the time of disaster? If you have pet, it’s a part of your family only. So, some planning should be made to keep them safe.

If you are also looking for some instructions, I can help you out.

Plan Before a Disaster

• Keep pet carrier ready and make your pet learn that the carrier is safe.
• Plan an emergency kit for pet. It should have water, food, medication and some other things you think fit for pet.
• You should have pet identification tags ready with you. It will be easier to rejoin in case you are separated from your pet.

Plan During a Disaster

• Earthquake and other disaster may scare your pet. So take it inside. Better if you put it in the carrier. It will be safer there.
• If disaster is severe and you have to evacuate your area, never forget to take your pet with you. If you have already arranged any place for pet, it’s fine but if you don’t have any place, you can put it in car.
• If you put your pet in car, make sure that emergency kit is also there. Leave the window of the car slightly open so as to supply ventilation.

So, keeping these little things in mind, you can save your pet during disaster. However if the worse happens; if you get separated from your pet, have faith and patience. You have identification tags with you. These tags will increase the chances of reunion with pet.