Prepare Yourself And Your Pets For A Storm In Twin Lake, MI

5/14/2022 (Permalink)

Make sure everyone is prepared for a storm, fur kids included.

Severe weather can turn a normal day into a catastrophe.  There are several emergency plans that you can follow to keep your family safe, but have you thought about your pets?  Have you planned for them?  Below are some tips to keep your family safe, animal kids included:

• Create a Plan - if an emergency arises and you need to leave your home, do you have a plan on where you and your pets will stay?  Make a list of hotels that are pet friendly and talk with friends and family to see if they would be willing to accommodate all of you.  Unfortunately, Red Cross shelters only allow service animals.
• Make Sure Your Pets Can Be Identified - check that your pets collars and tags are up-to-date, and if they are microchipped that is even better.
• Have Pet Carriers Accessible - make sure to have carriers, harnesses, and leashes readily available.
• Practice Makes Perfect - consider practicing your emergency plan with your family and pets.  Car rides can be stressful for some pets.  By practicing ahead of time, your pets will hopefully become more comfortable with traveling.
• Hide and Seek - stressful situations cause some pets to hide.  If yours is prone to hiding, be sure to know their hiding places in case you need to evacuate quickly.
• Emergency Kit - preparation is key.  A few items to include in your pets emergency kit are, food and drinking water, bowls, litter box, medications, medical records, toys, waste bags, additional leashes/harnesses.

Has a storm affected your Twin Lake home?  Call SERVPRO of Muskegon today, 231-733-7601.  We are Here to Help®