Disaster Preparedness

In a 2006 survey performed by the American Kennel Club® (AKC) 62% of pet owners would not follow mandatory evacuation orders if they could not bring their pets along.

Are you prepared for a disaster?

Create a Disaster Kit

For all Pets:

• 3-7 days' supply of food, water, and Medications
• Water and food dishes
• Medical Records (vaccination records as a minimum)
• Identification of the pet (collar with tags, microchip, tattoo, etc…)
• Current photo of you and your pet to confirm ownership if you are separated from your pet
• Grooming items
• Blankets or pet beds
• Any miscellaneous items you think you might need, including but not limited to: Newspapers, paper towels, baby wipes, flashlights, radio, plastic trash bags, etc…)
• Large container to store all Disaster Kit items in, such as a Rubbermaid storage bin

Special Consideration

Cats	Dogs	Birds	Reptiles	Pocket Pets (gerbils, rabbits, etc.)
Carrier	Leash, tie out post	Cage or carrier	Hot water bottle, heating pad	Secure carrier
Litter	Toys	Cage liners	Sturdy bowl (for soaking in)	Bedding supply for 3-7 days
Litter box	Blankets	Water spray bottle in warm weather	Essential supplements	Salt lick/essential supplements

 

 

Make sure your Disaster Kit is in an easy-to-access area!

Plan Ahead

Refer to the following table for phone numbers and addresses of area hotels where you can stay with your pet during an emergency. Many human disaster shelters cannot take animals because of safety regulations. Develop a “buddy system” by calling relatives or friends out of the area to see if your pet could be housed there.

Ozaukee County	Sheboygan County	Washington County
Comfort Inn & Suites 1415 Port Washington Rd Grafton WI, (262) 387-1180	La Quinta 2932 Kohler Memorial Dr. Sheboygan WI 5308 (920) 457-2321	Comfort Inn (Dogs <50#) W227 N16890 Tillie Lake Ct Jackson WI 53037 (262) 677-1133
Candlewood Suites 4483 West Schroeder Drive Brown Deer WI 53223 (414) 355-3939	Quality Inn (Dogs Only) 4332 N 40th St. Sheboygan WI 53081 (920) 457-7724	Super 8 1539 E Sumner St Hartford WI 53027 (262) 673-7431
Chalet Motel 10401 N Port Washington Rd Mequon WI 53092 (262) 241-4510	Super 8 (Dogs Only) 3402 Wilgus Ave. Sheboygan WI 53083 (920) 458-8080	Super 8 N96 W 17490 County Line Rd Germantown WI 53022 (262) 255-0880
Motel 6 180 S. Foster St Saukville WI 53080 (262) 284-9399
Holiday Inn Harborview 135 East Grand Ave Port Washington 53074 (414) 284-9461

 

Practice Makes Perfect

Before a disaster happens to your family, practice what will need to be done in an emergency situation. Where will you meet? What phone numbers can you use to reach family members?

Also, something to consider is that not all disasters are widespread. What would your family have to do if your house caught fire? The more planning ahead and practicing you do, the better off you are during an emergency.

For more information visit http://www.ready.gov.