Fire Safety for Your Pets!

6/8/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County is Here to Help in the event of fire damage in Pensacola, Century, or Cantonment!

Pets are very important members of the family for many households, and as such, it is important to include them in your fire emergency evacuation plan.  Following are a few suggestions on how to prepare your furry family members in case of a fire in your home:

Practice Evacuation:  Train your pets to come when you call.  As you perform evacuation drills with your family, be sure to include your pets in the exercise.  Repetition is key with animals: the more frequently they have experienced the evacuation drill, the more likely they are to respond appropriately in the case of a true emergency.

Create a “Pet Emergency Plan”: Just as you compile an emergency supply kit for yourself, you will also want to keep supplies on hand for your pets.  In a centralized location, put together pet food, feeding containers, medications, and a leash, that can be quickly accessed.  Also plan for shelter for your pet if you home is not accessible. Whether a friend, family member, or pet friendly hotel, be sure to include your pet in you interim living arrangements.

Have Identification for Your Pet: Have your pet in a collar with identification.  If you are not home, and fire rescue has responded, this will help the firefighters identify your pet, help calm the pet by using his/her name, and make contacting you easier.  The collar also allows for faster connection of the leash in an emergency evacuation situation.

If a fire has damaged your home, give SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County a call at 850-466-3089.  We have the equipment and experience to help make it “Like it never even happened.”