Leaving home in an emergency
In certain situations, you may be asked to leave your home by the emergency services. If this happens, leave as quickly and calmly as possible.
If you have time:
• Turn off electricity, gas and water supplies, unplug appliances and lock all doors and windows
• Take these measures
• If you leave by car, take bottled water and blankets
• Take your pets (with suitable carriers or leads)
• Tune in to local radio for emergency advice and instructions
• Inform emergency services of where you have gone and how you can be contacted.
Returning home after an emergency
Listen to advice from emergency services or local authorities about any specific actions which you must follow when it is safe to return home.
Make a kit for your pets
Your pet emergency kit should include:
• Pet food and treats
• Drinkable water in plastic bottles
• Can opener for canned food
• Pet medications and medical records in a waterproof container
• Sturdy leads, harnesses and/or carriers so you can move your pets safely and they can’t escape (remember they may be scared and may act differently from usual)
• Current photos of your pet in case they get lost
• The name and contact number of your vet
• Pet beds and toys, if there is room
• All your pets should have an identification tag and collar, too.