NATURE has her temperamental days resulting in disasters - everything from flooding, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, fire, and blizzards. On top of that are the man-made disasters like terrorism, wars, nuclear accidents, and chemical spills. Whether manmade or natural, disasters can devastate and ravage our lives. Being prepared for you, your family and animals in the wake of disasters will mitigate the impact and havoc disasters create.The most important aspect in this preparation to include your animals and avoid leaving them stranded in the event of any disaster or evacuation. Do not wait until it is too late!Many times people are told or forced to leave their homes on short notice for either a few days or for weeks at a time. Even gas leaks and flooding can keep owners from returning to tending to animals for an extended period of time. Avoid leaving animals behind and stranded - instead, prepare to take your animals to safety, too. It is better to be overly cautious during any disaster warning then to be caught off guard. We can prepare ahead of time so that we can leave quickly if needed and this needs to include the whole family including the animals.Become familiar with the types of possible disasters that can affect your location, and do not forget hazardous materials spills that can occur on any rail line or highway. Plan to be prepared for any possible disruption of your services for any extended period of time
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