Staten Island shelters are pet-friendly for Hurricane Irene evacuations - SILive.com

For families who must leave their homes, evacuation centers and emergency shelters throughout the city are pet-friendly, and people are encouraged to evacuate with their pets. 
   
In addition, all city taxis are required to accept animals. 

For those residents staying in their homes, the ASPCA offers the following tips:

- Bring pets indoors at the first sign of the storm. Animals can become disoriented and wander away from home during a disaster.

- Arrange a safe haven for yourself and your pets in the event of evacuation. Do not leave pets behind.

- Store an emergency kit -- with items such as pet food, bottled water, medical records, a blanket, a flashlight and leashes -- as close to an exit as possible.

- Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up-to-date identification.

- Affix a rescue alert sticker to your front door or window to let rescuers know that there are pets inside your home.

- Choose a designated caregiver to take care of your pet in the event you are unable to do so.

(Information provided by the ASPCA)
 

28 Aug, 2011

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