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Emergency Preparedness
Everyone has the potential to be impacted by an emergency or disaster. Are you prepared? Wondering how and where to get started? Here are some basics to get started preparing for both you and your animals.
A Tiny Miracle Can Prevent a Big Disaster
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Few people have been affected first hand by disaster like the residents of California right now. Devastation of that magnitude is thankfully rare in the US. Because of the extremely rapid movement of the fires, not everyone was able to evacuate with their animals to safety.
If you were caught in a similar situation, how quickly would you want to be reunited with your animals? Would you believe that there is a cheap, one-time insurance currently available? What is this small miracle?
Tornado Season is Upon Us
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Lengthening days and warmer weather bring spring storms. With tornado season upon us, now is the time to go through your Go Bag, update medications, swap out for warm weather clothing, and update documents. In our previous posts, we laid the groundwork for building your own Go Bag and first aid kit. Hopefully, you have started this, and are ready for the next step in disaster preparedness.
Cold Weather Prep
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Winter has arrived in many parts of the country. For many, this means months of snow and below freezing temperatures. Here are a few things you can do to prepare yourself and your animals to get through as comfortably as possible.
Hurricane Preparation
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
This has been an unprecedented year for hurricanes. The generally accepted “hurricane season” is June through November, with September being the peak of the season. The 2017 onslaught began with Hurricane Harvey, followed Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. Here are some suggestions for preparing for these types of storms.
Biosecurity
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
The purpose of biosecurity is to prevent infectious diseases from coming into the herd or flock. Knowing the types of disease present in the area will help to determine the types of protocols that will need to be in place for each type of operation.
First Aid Basics
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
No one wants to deal with a medical emergency. They are never planned, and always seem to occur at the least opportune time. Here are some ways you can minimize the impact, and probably improve the outcome if you are prepared.
Evacuation Prep
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
No one wants to think about the day when they will have to leave the security of their own home because of an impending threat. Being prepared will ensure that you have everything that you need to make the best of the situation until you can return home.
Go Bag Basics
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
What is a Go Bag? Each kit will be tailored to the needs of the situation, including medical conditions, weather conditions, and expected length of the emergency. The first 72 hours of an emergency are very chaotic, and you need to be able to care for yourself and your animals.
Disaster Preparedness
Author: Kayla Wells DVM, MPH, DACVPM
There are some basic measures to take for disaster preparedness, regardless of the types of animals you have. We will start here with some of the basics, then cover species specific preparations on our other pages.