Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-known subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We talk about it a lot because it’s so very important. But what about your pets? Are your pets prepared to face and survive disaster? According to ServiceMaster Restore, 83 percent of pet owners live in areas affected by natural disasters, yet fewer than half have an emergency plan for pets in place.
Your emergency plan should address the specific natural disasters prevalent in your region. For example, if you live with your pets in an area with heavy snowfall, you want to prepare for potential avalanches, power outages—even being snowbound for multiple days. Those in the Great Plains should plan for tornadoes, blizzards, floods, and severe storms. If you live in an area susceptible to wildfires or mudslides, make sure you have provisions that match the potential threat.
