Helping Your Pets After a Disaster
Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 11:07AM 
Here is a great article from Fema.gov on how to help your pets after a disaster...
Following a disaster, familiar scents and landmarks may be altered. Pets may become confused and lost, so it is critical to maintain close contact with and leash pets when they go outside. Also, snakes and other potentially dangerous animals displaced by the disaster may have migrated into the area (especially after flooding). In addition, downed power lines can also be a hazard for people and their pets.
Similar to children and adults, disaster-related stress may change a pet’s behavior. Normally quiet and friendly pets may become aggressive or defensive. Watch your animals closely, and be cautious around other animals – even pets you know. If you evacuate, take your pets with you!
If you are unable to take your pets with you, place them in a fenced yard with access to shelter, food and water. Contact local emergency management for information regarding availability of emergency shelters for pets.
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