We never know when a disaster will affect our lives and the daily routines to which we are accustomed. It is our goal and wish to help you in any way we can to prepare you so the aftermath will be as stress-free as possible.
We recommend creating an emergency preparedness kit or survival kit that you can easily take with you when you are forced out of your home or apartment and into an emergency shelter. These situations can be very stressful in the sense that most shelter and emergency personnel are not equipped or trained to handle a person with a service dog.
Below, please find a basic guideline for creating a survival kit. You can adapt it to whatever suits your needs. Just remember to make it simple and lightweight because you will have to carry it. You might use a small backpack or tote. It should include:
We have included forms to complete ahead of time and keep in a sealable plastic bag in your kit, one with your pertinent information and one with the information for your dog.
Keep in mind that dog food and water won’t remain preserved indefinitely. It’s a good idea to switch out your dog’s food at least once a month. Just feed your dog what’s in your kit and replace it with fresh food. You can do the same with bottled water, just use what’s in your kit and replace it with fresh water.
It is better to have a kit you never need to use than to need one and not have it.
To download “Emergency Preparedness”, and the printable emergency forms, click here.
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