May 8th is 'National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day'

With May 8, 2013?recognized as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino joins the Los Angeles Fire Department in reminding you to plan for disasters with pets, horses and livestock in mind:

There are three simple steps you can take today!

• Ensure your pet is wearing a collar with your current contact information. Because you may be mobile in a crisis, be sure to include your cell phone number on your pet's identification tag.
• Create a basic disaster kit with enough dry food and water for each animal to last at least five days. Medications and medical records stored in a waterproof container will prove helpful, as will garbage bags to collect pet waste.
• Have sturdy leashes, harnesses and carriers you can use to transport animals safely in an emergency.

For more information on preparing pets for disaster, visit:

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

Source: http://lafd.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-8th-is-national-animal-disaster.html

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