This page was taken from the EMA (Emergency Management Australia).
The original can be found on the EMA's web site at www.ema.gov.au

Pets in Emergencies
Action Guide

Your animals are your responsibility. It is up to you to prepare for the safety and welfare of your pets in case of an emergency.

BE PREPARED

Include your animals in household emergency plans
Keep a list of emergency phone numbers on display
Be aware that some evacuation centres may not accept animals so plan alternatives accordingly.

ACT EARLY

If moving animals to a safer place, do so early to avoid unnecessary risk
Ensure there is access to plenty of food and water
If staying at home secure animals in good time so that they do not take flight

BE CONSIDERATE

If you have to leave pets behind:

if possible, leave your pets indoors
place pets in separate rooms with small or preferably no windows (eg laundry, bathroom)
provide adequate food and water in large heavy bowls
if left outside, do not tie them up

ACT SAFE

Your safety, and that of your family, is paramount
Don?t risk human life trying to find and protect pets

For more information refer to www.rspca.org.au

For advice on emergency care and first aid for your sick or injured pet, please refer to our own Emergency Care page.