Emergency Preparedness for Pets:
- Put the kennel/crate together as a trial, then store and transport disassembled.
- Allow your pet to become familiar with the kennel/crate at home before a disaster.
- Use a blanket to partially cover the kennel/crate during the height of the storm for added security.
- Plastic grocery bags make pet clean up easier.
- Dry pet food is easier to transport and use than canned food during a disaster.
- Consider micro-chips for your pet before a storm
- If you are a Charleston County resident, have an animal to evacuate with you and do not have transportation, contact the Charleston County Citizen's Public Information Line at 843-746-3900 (TTY - 843-746-3911 or Spanish - 843-746-3909)
Supply Checklist:
- 3 Bath Towels
- Dry food (1 to 2 lbs for every 10 pounds)
- Food and water bowls
- Garbage Bags
- Health Records (rabies certificate)
- Leash, collar, harness
- Kennel/Crate
- Medications
- Muzzle (if necessary)
- Newspaper (dog); litter box/litter (cat)
- Photo of pet
- Toys and other comfort items
- Water (dog: 1 gal for every 10 pounds.; cat: half gallon)