{"id":72,"date":"2023-05-02T15:21:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T19:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mainstreetvets.co\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:21:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T19:21:47","slug":"set-the-right-tone-with-pet-disaster-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mainstreetvets.co\/blog\/set-the-right-tone-with-pet-disaster-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Set the Right Tone With Pet Disaster Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Like many mid-Atlantic states, Virginia is no stranger to severe storms, flooding, extreme heat, and power outages. Since natural disasters are anything but rare anymore, it makes sense to prepare for any eventuality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your pet\u2019s safety and well-being during any disaster rank high on the priority list. In fact, their very survival may hinge on your ability to plan for an emergency situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet disaster preparedness can sometimes fall to the wayside because none of us like to think about the worst case scenario. However, in this case, planning can help you avoid a bad outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collecting supplies to lean on in the case of a natural disaster can make all the difference. The basic kit for survival will include enough water and food to last at least 3 days. We recommend you have one waterproof, airtight kit stashed in the case of sheltering at home, and one that can be easily carried if you have to evacuate. Keep your pet\u2019s crate or travel kennel nearby. Rotate your supplies out as you approach expiration dates, and always replenish the contents of your prep kits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet disaster preparedness kits should also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n