June: Pet & Animal Preparedness Month

Disasters don’t give advance warning, so it’s wise to plan ahead for your entire family. Your pets need Go Bags too! CalFire offers a clear guide, Wildland Fire Safety for Your Livestock and Pets, that includes this handy packing list:

Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit

Pet carrier for each pet
Two week supply of food and water
Non-spill food and water bowls
Pet first-aid kit
Medications and dosing instructions
Cat litter box and litter
Plastic bags for waste disposal
Paper towels
Disinfectants
Leashes/collars/harnesses
Blankets
Toys and treats
Newspaper

Pet Safety Training

The Contra Costa County Animal Response Team (CART) offers a very informative training in August. Many of us have taken and highly recommend it!

Animal Rescue Card

Here is an animal rescue card for your door. Print this page, note the types and number of pets in your household, and include contact information (your name, phone, veterinarian contact).

If you’re able to evacuate with your pets, remove the card or write EVACUATED across it.

Thanks to Elisabeth Leunert from Pixabay for the cat and dog image on the rescue card, and big dog photo by Lum3n.com from Pexels.

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What is Defensible Space? See CCCFPD guide here. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers tips of how to prepare here. CCCFPD now offers a new online reporting form for weed abatement concerns and violations.

The California Public Utilities Commission worked with CAL FIRE and others to develop a Fire-Threat Map of California. The map shows places with a high risk of wildfires that could put people and property in danger. Additionally, PG&E has introduced an app that allows the public to report non-emergency safety concerns in high risks areas related to PG&E electrical equipment. Visit PG&E's Report It. Visit PG&E Safety site for helpful information.