FSM 339: Earthquake Preparedness: Take Care of Your Pets

28/05/2025 1 min
FSM 339: Earthquake Preparedness: Take Care of Your Pets

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Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute.
Don't forget to include your “fur babies” and other beloved pets in your earthquake preparedness plans. Ready.gov, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, offers a helpful guide called Prepare Your Pets for Disasters, available online in twelve languages.
Here are some essentials they recommend for your pet’s emergency kit:
• A two-week supply of food in an air-tight, waterproof container.
• At least one gallon of water per day for two weeks.
• Sanitation items such as pet litter, paper towels, and plastic trash bags.
• A photo of you and your pet in case you get separated.
• And a favorite toy, treats, and bedding.

Also, microchip your pets and keep your contact information up to date—just in case!

From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.

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Resources

United States Department of Homeland Security. Ready Campaign – Prepare Your Pets for Disasters. https://www.ready.gov/pets.

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