As the massive Category 2 Hurricane Florence approaches the Carolinas, people can reportedly expect “life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall and damaging winds to cover a very large area.<\/p>\n
Regardless of where the center lands, many will be effected, and massive flooding is expected.<\/p>\n
Several mandatory evacuations have been ordered, despite the reduction to a Category 2 storm.<\/p>\n
But what about the animals? Alley Cat Allies, founded in 1990, has put together a list of recommendations to use to try and assist with animal safety, recovery, or rescue.<\/p>\n
Have microchips updated, take pictures of the animal and of the pet tag.<\/p>\n
If you care for strays, a picture would be very helpful.<\/p>\n
Enlist the help of friends or other pet interested people to assist, especially if you are evacuating and they are staying behind or live in a non-evacuation zone.<\/p>\n
Create an emergency contact card, with your information and information about the pets you care for and make a list of local animal shelters to hand out.<\/p>\n
While packing or preparing your own disaster kit, don’t forget to prepare one for the animals, including food and water, litter box, litter, crate, and blankets.