A note for those with pets, if you are forced to evacuate: Take them with you - you may not have a chance to get back Take their rabies certificate and other medical records, microchip records Have a picture in case you get separated Have an extra leash and collar Pet-friendly shelters may not have (enough) cages, so bring one if you can

Great tips Darlene. Thanks for sharing!

Darlene, sounds like you've really thought things through. Have you ever been in an evacuation situation? What other tips can you share with us?

Hi Darlene, Welcome to AAFA. Thanks for sharing that information. Have you found that there are many pet-friendly shelters?

Hi all - Thanks for the compliments. I have not had to evacuate, thank goodness! I have a friend in Florida who had to evacuate recently. As soon as she knew a potential evacuation was coming found a hotel in a safe area that would accept her animals and always has emergency kits packed for her, her mom and her animals. I find that more and more emergency shelters are accepting pets, at least in the Northeast. Many states have disaster response teams specifically devoted to animals who...

Thank you for sharing, Darlene!