Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Pets

Who do you consider family?

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How many of you have pets at home?

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What is an emergency?

What is a natural disaster?

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Earthquakes

Floods

Drought

Our families should be prepared for emergencies

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Does your family have a plan?

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Do you have a meeting spot?

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Prepare together

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Start a checklist

What do you do in case of an emergency?

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How can you prepare for an emergency?

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What are some items that should be in your emergency kit?

• Water

• Non- perishable canned foods

• Can opener

• Flashlight

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• Batteries

• First-aid kit

• Whistle

• Blanket

What are items that should be in your pet’s kit?

• Identification tag

• Microchip

• A picture of you and your pet together

• Carrier for each pet

• Medical records

• Bowls

• Leash

• toys

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Matching Activity: Look at the pictures below. Choose a caption that describes each picture. Write its letter next to the picture

A. Stay inside when it is thundering and lightning. Stay away from windows and doors.

B. Activity you can do using a flashlight during a blackout

C. If you hear a smoke alarm or see fire, get out fast!

What can you do?

You can help your parents by: • Ask your parent’s if everyone in the family has an

emergency kit. Don’t forget your pet’s too! • Making a family emergency plan • Have a list of pet-friendly hotels • Planning an emergency escape route• Memorize your home address and parent’s phone numbers• Check the smoke detectors in your house to make sure they

work• Reminding them to get extra cans of non-perishable food on

your next grocery shopping trip

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