Prepare Your Pets for Natural Disasters

Start planning now so you have the necessary supplies, records, and a plan in case of an emergency.

Pets in the home should be a part of any emergency plans. AS photo family/Shutterstock

Q: If hurricanes, flooding, or wildfires happen here and we’re told to evacuate, what should I do about my cats?

A: Take them with you. The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act, or PETS Act, became law in 2006, ensuring that pets and service animals are sheltered and cared for during major disasters.