Relocating Your Pets In Emergency

In extreme warnings of emergencies, you may need to relocate your pet to ensure it's safety.

An example of an event where pets need to be relocated is a Watch and Act warning issued for a fire event.

If relocating, consider the following:

• Small pets should be contained within the home at the first sign of an emergency. This ensures they are close at hand if you make the decision to evacuate.
• Phone ahead to confirm arrangements with the safe location you have designated in your emergency plan.
• Pack your Pet Emergency Kit in your vehicle.
• Allow additional time for the special needs of some pets;
• Carry birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice or other pocket pets in cages or in secure boxes with small air holes.
• Put fish in a large wide-necked jar with a secure lid. Fill the jar two-thirds with water. Regularly blow through a straw into the water to aerate it.
• Frogs need a small covered tub with 2.5cm of water and air holes in the top.
• Snakes and lizards need a container with a secure lid and air holes. They may also be transported in a sack or pillowcase that has been securely fastened at the opening.
• As poultry and aviary birds are easily affected by smoke, make a hessian covering to fit the cage. To use, wet down the covering and secure around the outside of the cage.