Prepare in a Year 2025: Plan for Pets & Livestock
Our Prepare in a Year program helps you get ready for disasters, like large-scale earthquakes that isolate us from outside help for weeks or longer. By tackling one simple task per month, you can get your household in good shape by the end of a year.
The task for August is to make sure you have an emergency plan for your pets and any livestock. This plan must include the following:
Calculate how much water and food your animals will need for a 21-day period. Identify safe water sources, like ponds, streams, and rain barrels. Is the water safe to drink or will you need to treat it? Make sure you have the right amount of food and water stored.
Create a care plan for your animals if disaster strikes when you are away from home. Do you have friends or neighbors who can help care for them?
Do your animals rely on any life-saving medication? Make sure you have enough on hand to get through several weeks.
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