When officials say it is time to evacuate, do it. Waiting too long can put both you and your pets in danger. Having a plan before a storm hits can make all the difference — from knowing where you will go to having a ready-to-grab go bag with everything your pet needs.

This clip comes from the full episode “Are You Prepared to Protect Your Pet in a Disaster?” on The Pet Parent Hotline with host Amy Castro, MA, CSP and Roxana Petzold from the American Red Cross. Roxana shares how to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters, what to pack for your pets, and why evacuating early saves lives.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE FULL EPISODE:
• Why it is critical to evacuate when instructed
• What every pet emergency go bag should include
• How to create a pet safe evacuation and shelter plan

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