Disaster Planning Resources for Pet Owners

Animal Medical of Chesapeake's Dr. Carrico is an active member of our local Chesapeake CART.  She & CART have been instrumental in making sure there is a Pet Shelter set up nearby when Chesapeake sets up an evacuation shelter for Humans.  Luckily we have been fortunate and not sustained a direct 'hit' recently; but we are prepared!

Get the entire family involved in Disaster Planning!  Here are some links that can help with educating yourself (& your children about how they can help - and feel less frightened) when a disaster is anticipated.

Be a Hero! kit

Natural Hazard Concerns in Virginia

Know your Zone

Open Shelters - FEMA Mobile App

Chesapeake Storm Surge Map

Chesapeake Community Animal Response Team (CART)

Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Routes

If you Choose NOT to Evacuate

Pet & Animal Emergency Planning

Hotels that Allow Pets

Aquariums & Ponds & Power Outages

Pet Emergency Contact Card

Equine Disaster Response Planning Resources

Make a Family Emergency Communication Plan Online

Preparedness Planning for Military Families

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Infographic on Hurricane Preparedness

Infographic on Winter Weather Preparedness