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» Joy Butler - thanks re - hurricanes and pets

In response to thanks re - hurricanes and pets posted by danflorio:

Hmmm, I didn't see that show but I know that a lot of that stuff is sensationalized. However, most of what I've seen about hurricanes is pretty true to life.

Your mention of volcano ash reminds me of what happened here years ago. A volcano in Mexico erupted and a lot of ash blew up this way. Everyone in the area suffered really bad allergies for several weeks.

Joy
http://dogs.suite101.com/

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» desertblue - thanks re - hurricanes and pets

In response to thanks re - hurricanes and pets posted by JButler:

Hi Joy. Dan asked me you know he posted a blurb about your article on his weather blog here -

http://polygeek.com/

And yes, we ARE preparing a disaster plan. We live on the 8th floor of a high rise tower and you bet I've got some roll up ladders and glass breaking hammer on order. In addition to our car survival kit, plans to meet up if separated...and still needing to get the pets microchipped. Lots to do but getting there.

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» woorama - thanks re - hurricanes and pets

In response to thanks re - hurricanes and pets posted by desertblue:

wow, i found this thread amazing. i'm from australia, and it's such a different cultural approach to "hurricanes" here. first, they call it cyclones. second, i've never heard of preparing a dog for a cyclone, let alone microchipping it! we'll know the cyclone's about to hit when the dogs run and hide. and as for implanting microchips - the only thing to get implanted might be a small lead ball behind the left ear...

really, we are so rustic over here compared to you. i'm embarrassed! it's not just a different continent, but a different universe entirely!

tyson yunkaporta, writer for Aboriginal Rights suite 101.

-- posted by woorama

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» Joy Butler - thanks re - hurricanes and pets

In response to thanks re - hurricanes and pets posted by desertblue:

Hey, thanks a bunch for the link. I like the title, Pets are people too.

Wow, I can't imagine living on an 8th floor. A roll up ladder and glass breaking hammer are good thinking. More than likely nothing will ever happen but it's like insurance. You have to have it but hope you never need it.

Joy
http://dogs.suite101.com/

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» Joy Butler - thanks re - hurricanes and pets

In response to thanks re - hurricanes and pets posted by woorama:

Hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, they're called by different names according to the area.

Last year when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, many residents refused rescue when they were told their pets could not go. I think that's the main force behind legislation providing for pets in a disaster.

Everyone I know considers their pets a part of the family but every area certainly has its own culture. However you may be surprised that, in their preparation for cyclones, the FESA of Western Australia advises "Identify a safe place for your pets". I also found the following Australian government site on pet preparedness http://www.ag.gov.au/agd/ema/emaschools.... as well as quite a list of markets when I did a Google search for Australia dog boarding, Australia dog rescue, and Australia dog grooming, which indicates that many Australians may consider their pets family members.

I hope you and your family stay safe from any cyclones.

Joy
http://dogs.suite101.com/

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» desertblue - thanks re - hurricanes and pets

In response to thanks re - hurricanes and pets posted by JButler:

Yeah, we will be getting a roll up ladder for the living room and one for the bedroom and put them in baskets with glass breaking hammers, work gloves and backpacks to shove the dogs into. I am also going to add some webbing and carabiners.

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» desertblue - Arizona Evacuation

On an interesting note, Dan and I were just informed that our old house in Flagstaff had a "situation"...the entire neighborhood was evacuated due to Arizona fires. So we got into a real discussion of what we would have grabbed for the evacuation besides our pets.

Joy, I remember you were evacuated from Rita.

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» Joy Butler - Arizona Evacuation

In response to Arizona Evacuation posted by desertblue:

We've evacuated many, many hurricanes, Rita being the most recent. I guess every place has it's own disasters and that's why it's best to always be prepared.

It's amazing what becomes important when you have limited time and space. When we evacuated Rita, we actually had very little stuff other than ourselves, our pets, important papers and photos.

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» desertblue - Arizona Evacuation

In response to Arizona Evacuation posted by JButler:

I bet you have a lot of insights on how to handle the lesser tasks...what to grab after the family and pets. Like how to back up important paperwork/computer work, where to store things (offsite? Fireproof/waterproof boxes? what?)

Besides family, pets and living needs, what non-essentials do you take. I know Dan and I would have our laptops in a New York second.

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» Joy Butler - Arizona Evacuation

In response to Arizona Evacuation posted by desertblue:

Well a lot depends on where you're going. We were headed to our daughter's in north Texas so we didn't worry about food, water, radios, batteries, etc. It may be different if you're going to a shelter. We did take extra clothes, sentimental items, photos, important papers (in the fireproof box), and the camera. Plastic tote boxes are water resistant and good for packing things in. The computers and other electronics got left behind as they take up too much room and are replaceable. We did cover them with cheap shower curtains to protect them in case of leaks and we also took time to place some of the furniture up higher in case water came up. I have my computer work backed up on CD so of course, I took that. We had a mess to straighten up when we came back, even though the hurricane turned away from our area. So far this year, so good. We're keeping our fingers crossed as it's a long time till hurricane season is over.

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