Here are 5 simple steps that you can take to prepare your pets and reduce the level of stress and worry for your entire family to a minimum.
Tip #1: Get a Pet Emergency Supplies Kit. Have it readily accessible and make sure it consists of at least the following items:
* Pet first aid kit that will cover your pets? emergency medical needs. If your pets take any medications, add some extra supplies. * Food (in water proof container) and water, 3-day ration. * Collars with ID tags - make sure the information is current and updated. You might consider micro chipping as permanent identification as collars get lost. * Safety harness and leash. * Sanitation Items. * Rescue Pet Decals - to alert rescue teams to save your pets inside the house. * Comfort toys and blankets to take with your pets if you have to evacuate.
Tip #2: Pack a picture of your pets in case you get separated. It will help rescue workers to identify and reunite you with your pets faster.
Tip #3: Get your pets familiar with their carriers or crates. Usually, pets associate them with visits to the vet and become stressed at the first site of them. Let your pets play in the carrier or get them some treats to make the transition easier when the time comes.
Tip #4: Know your pets hiding places in and out of the house. At the first warning of a disaster, you might consider putting them in one room in case you have to leave in a hurry.
Tip #5: Have a Family Emergency Plan Ready:
* Map out a get-away plan: how you pack your pets, where you go. * Check with the nearby shelters, veterinary hospitals, and hotels to see if they would take your pets in an emergency. * Develop a pet care buddy system - arrange for friends or extended family to take your pets in if you must evacuate in a shelter that doesn't allow pets for health issues. Instruct your caretakers on the location of the emergency supplies kit and anything else you might find useful. * Learn about various disasters that could strike your particular area. You might have to wait home longer before getting an order to evacuate, so get some extra supplies of food and water. * If you have to evacuate, take your pets with you if possible.
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A quality daycare provider will be prepared properly for fires, medical emergencies, sickness, storms and disasters. They will be glad to answer questions you may have about emergency preparedness. Below are some of the important questions you would ask a daycare provider before enrolling your children.
How do you prepare for a fire, and how do you prevent it? A responsible daycare will only permit a certain number children per classroom. This enables quick exit in case of fire. They will have working fire alarms that are tested once a week, and a fire detector in every room in working condition. They will have exit plans, fire exit maps on the walls of each room and exercise routine fire drills at least one a week.
How do you deal with natural disasters? Day care staff should be trained in handling natural disasters, for example, in some areas of the country regular tornado drills are held so children know exactly what to do. Also, they listen to weather reports daily, and lead the children to the shelter when necessary. Some workers are also skilled in stress and crisis management, to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
How are you prepared for sickness? Reputable daycares ensure that children with contagious sicknesses stay home, and will contact you immediately if your child has a communicable disease. The daycare will do their best to take care of children with non-contagious sicknesses. Additionally, they will follow all instructions you give them if your child must take medications during the school day.
How do you deal with injuries? For a severe injury such as severe burns, broken bone, twisted ankle, or internal injury, a conscientious daycare will immediately contact you or one of your emergency contacts. If they cannot get a hold of emergency contacts, they will then call 911.
For minor injuries like a minor cut, scrap, or bruise, how will they handle it? The day care worker should take care of it on site, as well as document it and report it to the parents as soon as the parent picks the child up.
How do you deal with a medical emergency? A good daycare will have daycare workers that are certified in CPR and trained in the Heimlich maneuver, in case a child is choking and cannot breathe.
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