Pet Evacuation Kit For Those in Path of Hurricane Irma
Weather, beware… Photo Credit: Brittany Bevis
AVMA creates Pet Evacuation Kit for those in path of Hurricane Irma
Veterinary experts available to speak about storm’s impact on pets, livestock and wildlife
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) September 6, 2017—With Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has developed a Pet Evacuation Kit to help those in the storm’s path safely account for their pets as they prepare to leave the area.
AVMA’s Pet Evacuation Kit provides a checklist of essential items and tasks that pet owners should include and account for before evacuating. This includes:
- Food and Medicine
- First Aid Kit
- Sanitation
- Important Documents
- Travel Supplies
- Comfort Items
The Pet Evacuation Kit List is available along with other disaster preparation resources on the AVMA website at https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/Pets-and-Disasters.aspx.
For more information, or to speak with an AVMA expert about how the hurricane may affect the health and welfare of pets, livestock, and wildlife, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA senior media relations specialist, at 847-285-6687 (office), 847-732-6194 (cell), or msanfilippo@avma.org.
