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The Scouted team has covered disaster preparedness for humans, as a few essential items kept on hand can make a huge difference in case of a natural disaster or emergency that requires sheltering in place or evacuation. But one thing to help you sleep a little easier at night when it comes to being prepared for the unexpected might not be as obvious: what to do in an emergency event with your pet(s). Planning in advance is critical, as many people see their fluffy friends as extensions of their family (including me). I’m fortunate enough to live somewhere without severe weather, but fires and other disasters can happen anyplace, and it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
After conducting ample research, it turns out that emergency prep for pets is not so different than emergency prep planning for people. While geared towards cats and dogs, these items work for rabbits or other pets, but we always recommend checking in with your veterinarian if you have specific questions. Besides a photo of you two together (for identification), ID tags, food, and medication stored in airtight containers, here are some things that you will want to have for your furry family members in case of an emergency. Building an emergency kit is essential; for a full checklist of how to prepare ahead, read the government guidelines at Ready.gov.