EMERGENCY EVACUATION KITS or "GO-BAGS"
Each of your household pets have different needs; therefore, you will need to take this into consideration when preparing emergency kits or "Go Bags". These kits should be assembled in easy-to-carry, waterproof containers.  Store them where they are easily accessible and away from areas of extreme temperatures.    Listed below are emergency items to include.  For the "pocket pets', birds, and reptiles, the items listed is in addition to the pertinent items listed under Dogs & Cats: *

DOGS & CATS

• 2-week supply of food (dry or canned)
• 2-week supply of water in plastic gallon jugs
  
• Food and water bowls
• Can opener / spoon (canned food)
• Sturdy crates/carriers for each pet.  Should be large enough for pets to stand comfortable, turn around and lie down.  Label with your contact information
  
• Blankets or towels for bedding
  
• Copies of veterinary records and proof of ownership
• Medications:  Include dose.  Provide veterinary and pharmacy contact information for refills
  

• Diet records for each pet; note any food allergies
• Current photos of you and pets together

• Emergency contact list

• Extra collars / harnesses, leashes
• Familiar pet toys
• Disposable dog waste bags
• Litter pan / litter
• First-Aid Kit with instruction manual
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Maps: local area and alternate evacuation routes

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"POCKET PETS" (Hamsters, rats, mice, guinea pigs, etc) *

• 2-week supply of food and water
• Secure, covered carrier or cage
• Food bowls, water dispensers
• Bedding materials for cages
• Medications & medical records
• Dietary supplements
• Exercise equipment/toys

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BIRDS

• Small, secure covered carriers to avoid injury

• Plant mister for cooling birds in hot weather

• Hot water bottle for warming birds in cold weather

• Materials to line the bottom of cages

• Cage perch

• Bird toys

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REPTILES

• Small transport carrier
• Water bowl for soaking
• Dietary supplements
• Spray bottle for misting
• Extra newspapers or bags
• Heating pad
• Battery-operated heating source of other appropriate heat source
• Extra batteries
• Handling gloves / supplies

* American Veterinary Medical Association:  "Saving The Whole Family" - Disaster Preparedness Series