Emergency Planning

Use During an Emergency

Evacuate early. Waiting increases risk from traffic, road closures, and worsening conditions.

Power & Communication Tips

  • Text instead of calling (networks overload)
  • Enable low power mode on phones
  • Keep a car charger available
  • Download offline maps (Google Maps)
  • Use backup batteries conservatively

Household Emergency Kit

  • Bandages, gauze, antiseptic, tape
  • Pain reliever and antihistamine
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Portable charger
  • Emergency blanket
  • Water and food
  • Important documents
  • Cash and contact list

Pet Emergency Kit

  • Food and water for 7 days
  • Leash and harness
  • ID tags and microchip info
  • Medications and supplies
  • Comfort item (blanket or toy)
Pet Evacuation Reality: Many shelters do not accept pets. Plan pet-friendly lodging in advance.
Medical Warning: Do not give hydrogen peroxide or activated charcoal unless directed by a veterinarian.

Emergency Kits Inventory

Facility Kit (Large)

  • Tourniquets (SWAT-T or CAT) – 2
  • Hemostatic gauze (QuikClot, Celox) – 2
  • Pressure dressings – 4
  • Compressed gauze – 4
  • Chest seals (vented) – 2
  • Elastic bandages (ACE) – 4
  • Adhesive bandages (variety) – 4
  • Instant cold packs – 2
  • Trauma shears – 2
  • Tactical compression bandage (Israeli) – 1
  • CPR mask for humans – 1
  • K9 muzzle-style mask (facemask) – 1
  • Nasopharyngeal airways – 2
  • Oropharyngeal airway – 1
  • Blood pressure cuff (adult + pediatric) – 1
  • Stethoscope – 1
  • Pulse oximeter (human + K9-compatible) – 1
  • Thermometer (rectal) – 1
  • K9-specific splint – 1
  • Tick removal tools – 2
  • Hemostats – 1
  • Metal tweezers – 1
  • Elasticon – 1
  • Razor or battery-operated clippers – 1
  • Paw bandaging supplies
  • Styptic powder (for nails)
  • Emergency blanket (thermal) – 2
  • Saline flush (60 cc syringe) – 1
  • 30 cc syringes – 2
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Diphenhydramine clear no dye (Benadryl)
  • Glucose gel
  • Hydrocortisone cream
  • K9 Casualty Care Cards – 10
  • Waterproof pen + notepad
  • Biohazard bags – 2
  • Mini Sharpie
  • Cloth tape
  • Coban/vet wrap
  • 4×4 gauze pads – 10
  • 2×2 gauze pads – 10
  • Adhesive band-aids (variety) – 20
  • Zipper stitches – 10
  • Strap (1 inch x 60 inches) for makeshift muzzle – 1
  • Gerber multitool – 1
  • Stool Sample Container (or poop bags) – 1

Patrol Kit (Medium)

  • Tourniquet (SWAT-T or CAT) – 1
  • Hemostatic gauze – 1
  • Pressure dressings – 2
  • Compressed gauze – 2
  • Chest seal (vented) – 1
  • Elastic bandages (ACE) – 2
  • Adhesive bandage assortment
  • Instant cold pack – 1
  • Trauma shears – 1
  • CPR mask (human) – 1
  • K9 muzzle-style mask (facemask) – 1
  • Oropharyngeal airway – 1
  • Nasopharyngeal airway – 1
  • Blood pressure cuff (adult + pediatric) – 1
  • Pulse oximeter (human + K9-compatible) – 1
  • Thermometer (rectal) – 1
  • Tick removal tool – 1
  • Hemostats – 1
  • Metal tweezers – 1
  • Elasticon – 1
  • Razor or battery-operated clippers – 1
  • Saline flush (60 cc syringe) – 1
  • 30 cc syringes – 2
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Diphenhydramine clear no dye (Benadryl)
  • Glucose gel
  • K9 Casualty Care Cards – 2
  • Waterproof pen + notepad
  • Mini Sharpie
  • Cloth tape
  • Coban/vet wrap
  • 4×4 gauze pads – 5
  • 2×2 gauze pads – 5
  • Adhesive band-aids (variety) – 10
  • Zipper stitches – 5
  • Strap (1 inch x 60 inches) for makeshift muzzle – 1
  • Gerber / multitool – 1
  • Stool Sample Container (or poop bags) – 1

Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK – Small)

  • Tourniquet (SWAT-T or CAT) – 1
  • Hemostatic gauze – 1
  • Compressed gauze – 1
  • Adhesive bandage assortment
  • Elastic bandage (ACE) – 1
  • CPR mask (human) – 1
  • Thermometer (oral) – 1
  • Nitrile gloves (2 pairs)
  • Small muzzle or improvised restraint – 1
  • Tick removal tool – 1
  • Hemostats – 1
  • Metal tweezers – 1
  • Elasticon – 1
  • Antiseptic wipes – 2
  • Antibiotic ointment (single-use)
  • Diphenhydramine clear no dye (Benadryl)
  • Glucose gel
  • Trauma shears – 1
  • Razor or battery-operated clippers – 1
  • Notepad + waterproof pen
  • Mini Sharpie
  • Cloth tape
  • Coban/vet wrap
  • 4×4 gauze pads – 2
  • 2×2 gauze pads – 2
  • Adhesive band-aids (variety) – 5
  • Zipper stitches – 2
  • Strap (1 inch x 60 inches) for makeshift muzzle – 1
  • Gerber multitool – 1
  • Stool Sample Container (or poop bags) – 1

Local Emergency Resources

Add your local links here:

  • County Emergency Management
  • Local Evacuation Map
  • Animal Control
  • Local Emergency Vet Clinics
  • Utility Outage Map

Emergency Contacts

Resource Link Notes
FEMA ready.gov Preparedness
Red Cross redcross.org Shelters
Poison Control 800-222-1222 Free
ASPCA Poison ASPCA Fee may apply

Weather & Alerts

Last updated: May 2026