Be 'Harvey' Ready: Pack Emergency Kit

NEW ORLEANS, LA – As Tropical Storm Harvey hits the Louisiana area, being prepared with proper supplies for your family and pets is key to weathering possible flooding or evacuations.

The American Red Cross recommends keeping supplies in an easy-to-carry bag or kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

At a minimum, the Red Cross advises, you should have these basic supplies:

Top 10 Items You Need In Your Hurricane Emergency Kit

The Red Cross also offers these suggestions:

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Additional supplies that the Red Cross recommends to keep at home or in your survival kit:

Pet owners also should prepare a supply kit, preferably in an easy-to-carry backpack or duffel bag in case you need to evacuate quickly, according to animal activists at Alley Cat Allies.

The organization recommends disaster kit basics for pets to include:

• Pet first-aid kit
• Supply of prescription medications for pets. Make note of expiration dates.
• Veterinary and microchip ID records.
• Pet food — three to seven days' worth — and dishes.
• Litter box and litter.
• Leash and collar.
• Crate or carrier; pillow case or other item in case you need to quickly grab your pet to leave.
• Blankets or towels.
• Photos of pets in case they need to be identified.
• Bottled water — a seven-day supply per pet.

ALSO SEE:

• I-10 Closed At Louisiana-Texas Line Due To Harvey Flooding

• Hurricane Harvey At A Glance: Latest News For Louisiana

• Animals Flown Out-of-State To Make Shelter Room For Hurricane Harvey Displaced Pets

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