Hurricane Ian: Preparing for evacuation and keeping pets safe and healthy when returning home – PR Newswire

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Millions of people in Florida are under evacuation orders today as Hurricane Ian bears down on the U.S. mainland, and many of them will be evacuating with their pets.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has disaster preparedness and recovery resources available for pet owners, including tips on assembling a pet evacuation kit, what to do if your pet is lost, and what to do after a disaster. 

Survey the area outside your home to identify sharp objects, contaminated water, downed power lines or other hazards

The AVMA advises pet owners include the following in their pet evacuation kits:
After the storm passes and people prepare to return to their homes, the AVMA encourages pet owners to take steps to ensure the health and well-being of their pets, in what could be potentially dangerous or stressful environments.
When returning home with pets following a disaster, the AVMA recommends the following:
For more information on pets and disasters, visit the AVMA website at avma.org/PetReady.
To speak with an AVMA expert about keeping pets safe and healthy before, during, and after a disaster, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA media relations manager, at 847-732-6194 (cell/text) or [email protected].
Serving more than 100,000 member veterinarians, the AVMA is the nation’s leading representative of the veterinary profession, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of animals, humans and the environment. Founded in 1863 and with members in every U.S. state and territory and more than 60 countries, the AVMA is one of the largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. Informed by our members’ unique scientific training and clinical knowledge, the AVMA supports the crucial work of veterinarians and advocates for policies that advance the practice of veterinary medicine and improve animal and human health.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Michael San Filippo
Media Relations Manager
American Veterinary Medical Association
Cell/Text: 847-732-6194
[email protected]
SOURCE American Veterinary Medical Association
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