Don’t Forget Your Pets In Emergency Plans

Your beloved pets need to be part of any plan you craft for emergencies, such as hurricanes or floods.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says you should stock at least one week’s supply of food and fresh water for your pet. If your pet takes medication, stock a one-week supply of that, too.

Have copies of your pet’s vaccination records and other medical records in your pet’s preparedness kit. If you have a pet insurance policy, be sure to include information about it.

The kit should also have photos of your pet in case you and your