Pet Fire Safety 101: Tips for Your Furry Friends

12/29/2018 (Permalink)

Remember to include your pets in your fire escape plan

Our pets are like family. Yet while we’d never forget to plan for how to evacuate our human family members in the event of a fire, many Austin Springs, TN, pet owners forget to make a similar plan for their four-legged family during a fire emergency. Fortunately, keeping pets safe during a fire can be as simple as planning ahead.

Getting Started

It can be hard to know where to start when forming a plan for how to protect your pet in a fire emergency. Ask yourself:

• How you will locate your pet in a fire
  
• Who will transport your pet during a fire
  
• Where your pet will stay until your home is safe
  

Answering these pet safety questions in advance can save time and even lives.

Figure out hiding places

Does your cat like to hang out in the laundry room? Knowing where these are can save precious time if a fire breaks out. Note your pet’s hideaways and include them in your family’s fire plan or.

Be prepared for transport

Carrying a frightened animal can result in injury, in addition to being excessively stressful for the animal. Think ahead - place a leash and carrier near your home’s main exits to ensure pets can be quickly picked up and moved out.

Designate a safe space

The chaos of an emergency can pose new threats to your pet. Designate an area to place your pet during the fire - a car, for example, or an area of the yard. Next, think about where you can house your pet should you have to leave your home for days or weeks.

Your pets are cherished pals. Make sure that they are a part of your fire emergency preparation to ensure they’re here for years to come. Use these pet preparation tips to formulate a pet emergency plan and ensure they’ll be safe when disaster strikes.