Disaster planning isn't just for your two-legged family.  It should also include plans on how to handle your four-legged friends too!

The Humane Society Of The United States provides a great summary of actions you should take ahead of time to plan on managing your pets in the case of a disaster.  Here is the HS Disaster Plan link.

Just an important update on a different, but related topic!  Recently there was an article about the dangers of xylitol and how it can be fatal to your pet.  Be sure you keep all foods, "sweets", gum, toothpaste, etc. that use this sweetner away from your pets!  See:  Keep Xylitol away from your pets.  

Here is another article that outlines 7 common foods that can be toxic and potentially fatal to your pets.  Learn more here:  Seven Foods Toxic To Your Pets.

In short here my brief summary of their recommendations:

1. Start NOW on creating your plan  (This is good advice for disaster plans in general, not...