Other parts of the world are prone to floods, hurricanes, fires \u2013 our specialty is earthquakes. No one who lived here in 1989 has forgotten what he felt, what we experienced then. We have been told we could expect another significant quake within the next 30 years, and one of greater magnitude. That was 24 years ago. Maybe we are on borrowed time.<\/p>\n
Most of us who are paying attention already have our family emergency kit organized. Water, food supplies, toilet and hygiene items, warm clothes, blankets etc. But what about our pets?<\/p>\n
We must ask ourselves – will the dog and cat come with us if we have to leave the house for our own safety? If we must go to a shelter that doesn\u2019t allow animals, will they have to remain in our house, garage? If not, what shelter can they go to, how will they be cared for? Do I have a backup plan for caring for my pet? How will I find them afterward?
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First step: Get a Rescue Alert Sticker<\/p>\n