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*June is National Pet Preparedness Month*
"Michiganders Encouraged to Make an Emergency Plan for Pets"

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? June 10, 2024*

*LANSING, MICH.* In honor of National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) encourage Michiganders to create an emergency preparedness kit for their pets to ensure complete family readiness during an emergency or disaster.

?Two major weather-related disasters within the last 10 months forced people from their homes for extended periods of time due to tornado and other storm related damage,? said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. ?The recent events serve as real-life reminders to plan and prepare for what you will do with your pets during an unexpected incident.?

?When planning for unexpected situations, it is important to consider all members of our households, including our pets,? said State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM. ?Having a well-stocked emergency supply kit with their food, water, medications, and even a favorite toy can help keep pets calm and safe during unforeseen circumstances. By thinking ahead, our furry, feathered, finned, and scaled family members can be better protected.?

To create a pet preparedness kit, ensure the following items are readily available in a safe location:
? Pet food, water, and bowls
? Pet carrier, leash, and collar
? Photo of your pet or ID and a photo of you with your pet
? Immunization records, veterinary medical records, and pet medications
? First Aid Kit, including items such as antibiotic ointment, bandage tape and scissors, cotton bandage rolls, latex gloves, tweezers, and flea and tick prevention
? Contact list of pet-friendly hotels, veterinarians, and out-of-town friends and family
? Toys and sanitation bags

For more on disaster preparedness and pets, please visit the American Veterinary Medical Association?s website [ [link removed] ]. To learn more about being prepared before, during, and after an emergency or disaster, follow the MSP/EMHSD on X at @MichEMHS [ [link removed] ]or visit [link removed].

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"The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is responsible for coordinating state and federal resources to assist local government in response and relief activities in the event of an emergency or disaster, as well as coordinating homeland security initiatives and various federal grants."

*FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:*
Lauren Thompson-Phillips
MSP/EMHSD Public Information Officer
517-216-0103
[email protected]

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