City of Wasilla reminds residents to prepare your pets for disasters

Pets, whether they be four-legged, live in a tank, roost, or bleat, are an important members of families everywhere, so the City of Wasilla is reminding families that pets need to be included in your family’s emergency plan.

Just as you do with your family’s emergency supply kit, have a basics for survival kit for your pet. It should include a collar with ID tag, a harness or leash, food, water, medicine, grooming supplies, first aid kit, sanitation needs, traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet, and other familiar items.

Here are a few other tips:

-When inclement weather roars, bring your pets indoors! Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster.

-Microchip pets when possible. Make sure to keep your address and phone number up-to-date and include contact information for an emergency contact outside of your immediate area.

-Say cheese and have a picture of you and your pet together. If you become separated from your pet during an emergency, a photograph of you and your pet together will help you document ownership and allow others to assist you in identifying your pet.

For more information, please visit www.cityofwasilla.gov/Home/Components/News/News/11799