How to take care of your pets during an emergency

Taking proper care of pets during an emergency is a challenge, but it is important. Pets can develop health problems during a disaster, and become frightened and harmful to themselves and others. These simple steps can protect them.

• Keep pets inside to protect their health and to keep them from running away out of fear.
• Separate cats and dogs. Even if they normally get along, stress and fear can cause pets to behave differently.
• If you have to save water, feed pets moist or canned food so they will need less water to drink.