Protecting Your Pets During a Fire Emergency

10/25/2021 (Permalink)

Include your pet in your fire escape plan.

Pet Safety Tips

Any fire emergency in an Oxford, OH, home can be devastating, but losing a pet during a fire can make the situation even more tragic. To prevent this from happening, there are several pet safety tips you should put in place to protect your furry friends from potential harm:

Include Pets in Your Evacuation Plans

• Put someone in charge of making sure your animals are with you during an evacuation.

• Make sure your pets will respond when they are called. Practice calling them when there are distractions so you are confident they will respond appropriately in a fire emergency.

• Have a firebox in your home that contains any important pet information (ownership documents, vaccination records, veterinarian information, etc.) that you can easily take with you during an evacuation.

• Put a pet first aid kit with your family’s first aid supplies so you can grab it without wasting additional time during an evacuation.

• Stick a “pet alert” window cling on a front window or door that indicates how many pets you have and where they are in the house. This helps firefighters locate your pets during a fire.

• Do not try to find a pet if they don’t respond. The most important thing to do is make sure you and your family get out of the house safely.

Have Pet Plans in Place for After a Fire

Most residential fires result in serious damage that may mean you have to stay someplace else until your house is cleaned, repaired and restored. This can take several days or longer; during this time, you may need to board your pets or temporarily house them with friends or family. As part of your pet preparation, consider boarding your pets or having them visit your friends before there is a fire so they can adjust more easily when there is an emergency.

Surviving a fire emergency can be traumatic for you and your pets. Restoring your home to a livable condition is crucial to getting your life back to normal. Restoration specialists in Oxford, OH, can make the transition smoother and get you and your pets back home sooner.