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Tag Archives: Emergency Preparedness

Prepare Your Pets for Disasters

In the event of a disaster, being prepared and having an emergency plan for your family can be life-saving. However, many people forget to include their pets in their emergency plans, and if disaster strikes, are left scrambling trying to get their pets and supplies out. This can put the lives of both the pets and their owners at risk. Building a quick emergency plan for your pets can help get everyone out safely, so here is a guide from FEMA about emergency preparedness and your pets!

These are the points covered in the article:

1. Make a plan.

2. Build an emergency kit.

3. Stay informed.

Click Here for the Pet Preparedness PDF

Emergency Preparedness Expo

Saturday, September 26, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Yelm High School
1315 W. Yelm Ave., Yelm

Click here for printable flyer.

Head over to Yelm High School this Saturday to hear expert speakers and visit vendors with information about emergency preparedness. It’s not an “if,” but a “when“! Learn how to prepare food for long-term storage and other important information.

The event is FREE and includes games, door prizes and more!

For more details:
360-867-2825
www.co.thurston.wa.us/em/expo

Information Booths Include:

  • American Red Cross
  • Costco
  • Lacey Fire District 3
  • J&I Power Equipment
  • Quake Ready Kit
  • National Weather Service
  • Natural Living Solutions
  • Operation Lifesaver (BNSF/Amtrak)
  • Puget Sound Energy
  • Realistic Survival Equipment Outfitters
  • Rescue Tape Northwest
  • SE Thurston Fire Authority
  • South Sound 2-1-1 / United Way of Pierce County
  • Thrivelife
  • Thurston County ARES/RACES
  • Thurston County Emergency Management
  • Thurston County Medic One
  • Thurston County Medical Reserve Corps
  • Thurston County Regional Planning
  • Thurston County Resource Stewardship (Flood Info)
  • USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
  • Thurston County SheriffEmergency Preparedness’s CSU Team
  • Thurston County Sheriff’s Dive Team
  • Thurston County Sheriff’s K9 Team
  • Thurston County Solid Waste
  • UV Paglites
  • Yelm Amateur Radio Group
  • Washington State Emergency Management