Do you have an emergancy plan?

This whole earthquake made me again think of what I would/could do if we had a disaster. I do have a food supply and drinking water plus flashlights, batteries and 1st aid supplies. I think it's time for me to finish my project. Just imagine no electricity,water, heat,stores and other things we depend on. I live near a town that was leveled by a tornado years ago and for about 6 years I could see the damage in trees it had caused from my kitchen window. Most people had to relocate for over 3 months. Snowstorms...well usually my husband or I would be home but I do stratigically place different dogs in certain rooms just incase we were stranded plus make sure there's plenty of water. Food...they'd have to wait but they wouldn't starve.

Just a thought.

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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on March 11, 2011 at 5:53pm

This is a good site to start 72hour.org

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Permalink Reply by Amy Freed on March 11, 2011 at 6:12pm

I was raised and live in a rural area (4 miles from a small convenience store) so I have a pantry along with bottled water, flashlights, oil lamps,battery operated radio, hand operated can opener, wood stove with wood and coolers for extra water. Meds are also important thing to have on hand whether they are for you or your dog. In October 2010, I lost power for 33 hours, but was fine as was MaGuire. We just vegged out in front of the Jotel' downstairs. If a blizzard should occur and I can't get out for more water, I can melt the snow. And I have one of those solar showers that I can hang in the tub area with hot water heated on the wood stove for a quick bath:) I suspect I could go a couple of weeks that way. Dishes and laundry would pile up!! Oh Well!! Your post reminds me to pick up another bag of dog food for the English Shepherd - just in case. Good idea!!

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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on March 11, 2011 at 11:27pm

Yeah, I just added a tennis ball to my Emergency Kit.

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Permalink Reply by Don on March 12, 2011 at 2:18am

Here is a good start for a medical kit
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pet-Home-Medical-Kit-or-Animal-Resc...

Crate and crate trained dog is a requirement, just remember there is plenty of room for a crate trained and well behaved dog, there is no room for a misbehaved free range dog. I lived in FL where being ready to pick up and go was a normal, and this was the truth there...Had to see many pets left behind when Hurricane Andrew rolled thru. And as a side note, some wonder why I do free dog training with people, its because I don't wish to see anyones pet left behind due to issues.

Dog Food.

Stock up, you should have a month of supply around anyways. A little more dosen't hurt, as for the get up and go container it has to be waterproof, I've found this option on line.
http://www.lovemypetsupply.com/hyperdog-storage-bin.html
As for your pick up pack ( the pack that you pick up and go on emergency) if you have a food sealing device you can make grab packs of food for your dog that are waterproof.

wet food is pretty easy but be mindful of the disposal date on the package....basically don't over buy food.

Lay out your emergency evacuation route options, keep emergency contact vet info with you at all times, also a copy of shot records and medications that your dog is on in your ready pack, the emergency vet will not know what your dog requires and more then likely in a panic sisuation you may forget.

Disposable Leashes, extra collars..ect., you may never know what you'll run in to.

This nifty little device helps with water bottles, I know they will have them handy but your dog will likely waste half of it. Try this out, as it won't waste that much water which could be life saving. http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/pets/dd68/

Also, toys, treats and such other things. A favorite toy will offer a comfort for your dog as he/she will be stressed.

As for the remainder is just common sense, if you think you need it, then please pack it. If its too heavy to pack up and go, then keep it seporated from the pack and go kit.

Hopefully this helps a bit....