Livestock & Pet Evacuation Kit

Livestock & Pet Evacuation Kit

Large Animals:

Keep these in a bucket in the barn:

·  Cotton or leather halter & lead rope

·  Large pair scissors to trim mane & tail; first aid kit; leather gloves

·  Livestock crayon, fluorescent spray paint, or duct tape to identify your animals (use your name or phone #)

·  Laminated emergency contact list (vet, farrier, your work information)

·  Breed registration papers; brand, tattoo or microchip info; proof of your ownership; photo of each

·  3 days feed & water each animal

·  Fly mask; large DRY cotton bandana for eyes; bottled water

·  Extra keys for tow vehicle

·  Tools: wire cutter, small roll lightweight wire, duct tape, zip ties, hoof pick, hoof knife, pocket knife, flashlight & batteries, blankets

·  List of animals on property, in case you are not home

·  Vaccination records

·  Emergency cash; map of area

Small Animals:

Keep these with your family evacuation kit:

·  Carrier for each cat and dog; label each carrier with your ID

·  Leash and collar each cat/dog

·  Pillow case and shoelace for each cat or reptile (easier to catch)

·  Laminated emergency contact list (vet, your work information)

·  ID for each pet; registration; photo; proof of your ownership

·  Large dry cotton bandana for eyes

·  3 - 7 days food and water each pet and bowls

·  Bottled water for you

·  Tools: scissors, duct tape, small pet first aid kit, pocket knife

·  Cover for bird cages

·  Litter and disposable pan for cat

·  Blankets, bedding for pets

·  Vaccination records

·  Flashlight; leather gloves

·  Stakes, tie outs

·  Muzzle for each dog and cat

·  Newspaper, paper towels

·  Map of area; emergency cash

Animal First Aid Kit:

Suggestions:

·  Duct tape

·  Heavy leather gloves

·  Antibiotic wound ointment

·  Antibiotic eye ointment

·  Bandage scissors

·  Bandage tape

·  Betadine or Nolvasan scrub and solution

·  Cotton and elastic bandage rolls

·  Cotton-tipped swabs

·  Tweezers

·  Sterile eye rinse

·  Fly spray; flea/tick spray

·  Gauze pads

·  Ice cream sticks for splints

·  Alcohol prep pads

·  Latex gloves

·  Liquid dish detergent (mild wound and body wash); towels

·  Medications and preventives, including anti-diarrheal

·  Sterile saline for wound rinse

·  Styptic powder

·  Syringe/eyedropper

·  Thermometer

FAMILY EVACUATION KIT

Store in a large covered container (plastic tote, wheeled trash can, duffel bag):

·  Nonperishable food and water for each family member for at least 3 days

·  Prescription medications, dentures, spare eyeglasses

·  Flashlight, battery radio, batteries

·  First aid kit

·  Individual water bottles

·  Clothing: change of clothing including shoes and socks for each family member

·  Bedding: sleeping bag or bedroll and pillow for each family member

·  Spare car keys and keys for your destination (friend or relative’s home)

·  Checkbook, cash, credit cards

·  Detailed road map of area

·  Important documents to take: driver license or ID; social security card; proof of residence (deed or lease); insurance policies; birth and marriage certificates; stocks and other negotiable certificates; wills; deeds; trusts; copies of recent tax forms

(Courtesy American Red Cross)

If you need to evacuate:

·  You will be notified by an Evacuation Team member at your door OR a Reverse 911 call. You will be directed to the nearest evacuation center.

·  Obey the directions of law enforcement and fire officers and drive carefully.

·  Try to remain calm and follow instructions of all emergency personnel.

·  Keep your vehicle fuel tank full if a fire is approaching your area.

·  Park your vehicle facing out and have ignition keys handy and easily located for all family members.

Before you leave home:

·  Turn on house interior lights.

·  Close heavy drapes; remove lace-type drapes. Close windows and doors.

·  Leave driveway gates OPEN

·  Gather your important papers, financial documents, medications, anything you may need if you cannot return home for several days.

·  Put your Evacuation Kit in your vehicle along with small pets.

·  In Amador County, the plan is to co-shelter both large and small animals adjacent to the human evacuation shelter.

·  Have bottled water and high-energy prepackaged food in your car, such as trail mix, dried fruit, peanut butter crackers, tuna/cracker lunch kits; include a pocket knife and a spork (camping spoon/fork); a canister of handwipes and toilet tissue.