3. Make a list of several locations where you can take your pet during an evacuation. If you have more than one pet, you might have to make separate arrangements for each animal. Here are a few tips:

• Contact motels and hotels outside your immediate area to ask about their pet policies. Be sure to ask about any restrictions on size, species and number of pets. If a motel or hotel does not normally accept pets, ask if their "no pet" policy would be waived during a disaster. Keep a list of places where you can take your pet.
  
• Ask friends and relatives outside your immediate area if they would be ablt to shelter you and your pets, or just your pets, in the event of an emergency.
  
• Create a list of veterinary offices or boarding facilities that might be able to shelter animals in emergencies.
  
• Ask your local animal shelter if it provides foster care or shelter for pets in an emergency. However, this should only be used as a final resort, as the shelter will likely be taking in other animals during an emergency.

4. In the event disaster strikes while you're away, ask a trusted neighbor if he or she would be willing to take your pets and meet you at a specified location. Make sure the neighbor has a key to your home, knows where your pet's emergency supply kit is kept and is comfortable with your animals. If you use a pet-sitting service, they may be able to help, but ask them well in advance.

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