Cyclone Debbie is said to be one of the most devastating cyclones to ever hit Queensland. During this calamity, your foremost priority is the safety of your family. Do you also consider planning for the protection of your cute four-legged family member?

The howling of intense winds and marching of heavy rains can scare even the bravest man. Just imagine your pet’s anxiety level during the battering of a natural disaster! The need to keep your fur babies safe becomes more and more critical.

We have five tips to help keep pets safe and sound this cyclone season.

1. Make sure your pet has a collar with an ID tag. In case they get separated from you when chaos kicks in (let’s hope not!), it will be easier for people who found them to return them to you.
2. Prepare an emergency kit for your pets that includes:

• Enough supply of food and water that is good for at least two weeks
• Blanket for your pets
• Gauze, Alcohol and ointment in case they get injured
• Vet’s information, including the proof of vaccination of your pets

3. Don’t take chances. Evacuate with your pets as soon as you can!
4. You might be trapped in a situation that leaves you no choice but to evacuate without your pets. In this case, it is best to place them in a secured windowless room with dim lights inside your house to keep them from panicking and getting scared. Make sure you have enough food and water for your pets.
5. If your pets are not allowed to remain in your evacuation site or you can’t travel with them, search for a pet-friendly evacuation site near you, and they will take good care of them.

Cyclones can endanger your property, family members, and pets. We implore everyone to prepare and stay safe!

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