Of course you’d never forget to include your pet in your emergency planning. It’s just a matter of
how. Here are some essential items to pack:
- Pet first-aid kit and guide book
- 3-7 days' worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food
- Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)
- Litter or paper toweling
- Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
- Disposable garbage bags for clean-up
- Pet dishes for food and water
- Extra harness and leash (Note: harnesses are recommended for safety and security)
- Photocopies of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires (Remember, food and medications need to be rotated out of your emergency kit—otherwise they may go bad or become useless.)
- Bottled water—at least seven days' worth for each person and pet
- A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet
- Flashlight
- Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)
- Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)

We have a new product at the ASPCA online store that can be crucial to protecting your important paperwork. The
Pet Grab 'N Go Bag is an element-proof storage bag that has passed rigorous testing and is virtually indestructible.
For more disaster readiness tips and information on our national disaster relief efforts,
click here.
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