During a hurricane

Sheltering in Place with pets

• Bring your pets inside.
• Gather at least 3 days' worth of supplies for your pet.
• Read more about sheltering in place.

Evacuating with Pets

• Plan where you're going ahead of time. Many hotels will not take pets.
• If you plan to board your pet, know that most kennels require your vet's medical records.
• Read more about evacuating.

City-Assisted Evacuation and Pets

• Have an ID collar, leash, medications, and a carrier for your pet.
• Small pets that are 20 lbs or less can ride with you on the bus. Larger pets will be taken on a separate bus by LSPCA. 
• When you register onsite for CAE, you'll register your pet’s information too. We track where everyone in your family is going, including your pet. ​
• Your pet will be taken to an animal shelter near where you're sheltered. You'll care for your pet at the animal shelter. 
• Read more about City-assisted evacuation.

During extreme heat

During Winter Weather

• If it’s too cold for you outside, it’s too cold for your pets. Pets should be brought indoors during the cold weather.
• If you can’t bring your pets indoors, their outdoor shelter should provide adequate protection from high winds and lower temperatures. 
• Provide them with a sheltered enclosure and include blankets and pillows to provide them with additional warmth.

During a boil water advisory

• To be safe, give your pets bottled or boiled water.
• Read more about a boil water advisory.

During lightning or flooding

• Bring your pets inside.
• Read more about lightning and flooding.

More resources

• Ready.gov - Pets and Animals