When Disaster Strikes

…Lifesaving tips to protect you and your pet

Katy Cable
7 min readJul 31, 2023

The earth is burning up! July has been the hottest month on record and all over the globe, people are feeling the effects of climate change. Here in California we are no stranger to fire season. From now through October, it has become normal to walk outside and find everything covered in ash. We need to wear n95 masks in order to breathe in the midst all the serious fire storms that seem to terrorize our state. Other parts of the country have been hit by violent tornadoes. Whether you’re in the fire zone or the direct path of a hurricane, or you’re merely watching these disasters unfold on TV, this is a great reminder: NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE! If you’re a pet parent, it means preparing for them too! Total devastation can happen in minutes. You may have little to no time or any advance warning before you must evacuate.

Waiting until the last minute to have an emergency plan and supplies in place is not only foolish but may be deadly. So, BEFORE a crisis, while it’s fresh on everyone’s minds, I hope each and every one of you will take a few minutes and:

Make a Disaster Plan for Your Pets

Here are 5 important tips to keep pets safe in natural disasters and emergencies:

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Katy Cable
Katy Cable

Written by Katy Cable

I love PUGS, cappuccinos and bad carbs. Put my Hashimoto’s into remission with simple food swaps. My holistic tips can help save you a rent payment in vet bills