Pet Safety
Pet Severe Weather Safety: Tornadoes, Floods, Heat, Winter Storms, and Evacuation
A pet severe-weather safety guide covering carriers, leashes, medication, sheltering, evacuation, heat, cold, and post-storm hazards.
Quick answer: Pet weather safety means having carriers, leashes, food, medication, records, and shelter plans ready before warnings or evacuations.
Sheltering with pets
Keep leashes, carriers, and treats near the shelter area so pets can be controlled quickly.
An anxious pet may hide when thunder or sirens start.
Evacuation
Pack food, water, bowls, medication, vaccination records, waste bags, and familiar bedding.
Confirm which shelters or hotels accept pets.
After storms
Watch for broken glass, chemicals, floodwater, heat, and damaged fences.
Keep pets leashed until the area is secure.