Storm Safety For Your Pets

From the City of Jacksonville:

September 02, 2019

Pets are part of the family, so make sure you keep them safe during a natural disaster.

Storm Safety Tips:

Do NOT set pets loose. They will not “be OK.”

Bring your pets indoors at the first signs of a storm. Conditions could deteriorate quickly.

If you have animals that are likely to run and hide, keep them on a leash or in a carrier so that they are safe, secure, and ready to go should you need to evacuate.

Put together a grab-and-go emergency pet supply kit. In addition to medications, vaccination records, leash, and favorite toy, include three to four days of pet food and a gallon of bottled water per pet, per day.

Understand that at pet-friendly shelters, you will be responsible for the care of your pet.

PET-FRIENDLY SHELTERS:

Pet-friendly shelters provide shelter to evacuees and their pets. Only household pets, including dogs, cats, birds and rabbits, are allowed in pet-friendly shelters.

• Pets must be current on vaccinations
• Pets must be properly caged or crated
• Pets may be sheltered separate from owners
• Owners are required to care for pets

PLEASE NOTE: NO REPTILES ARE ACCEPTED

What Should You Bring for Your Pet?

• Your pet emergency supply kit (see page 9)
• A carrier, crate, kennel, or cage
• Current vaccination records for your pet
• A collar on each pet with current ID, city license, and rabies tags

General Population Shelters

Landmark Middle School, 101 Kernan Blvd N (32225)

Chimney Lakes Elementary, 9353 Staples Mill Drive (32244)

Mandarin Middle School, 5100 Hood Road (32257)

Special Medical Needs Shelters

Atlantic Coast High School, 9735 R.G. Skinner Pkwy (32256)

Dual Population (General Population and Special Medical Needs) Shelters

Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Drive (32208)

This press release was produced by the City of Jacksonville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.