Comments for Alliance for Business Continuity & Disaster Prepardness http://www.preparespokane.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:45:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Does anyone have a plan for your cat in the case of a natural disaster? by Sarah N http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4039 Sarah N Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:45:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster#comment-4039 This is a really good question! I live in a hurricane area, and the few times that we've evacuated we brought our pets. We put Boo-cat in a small kennel and brought a butter bucket of water and a small box of sampler-food from Friskies. We didn't bother with litter or a box, since he usually goes outside anyway. However, we did find that he adapted to the newpaper lined soda-flat we filled with kitty litter. The second time we evacuated, we bought a cheap cat set from Walmart that had a box, food and water dishes, and a scoop. This worked out well. My suggestion to you, however, is to get a sedative for kitty before you leave, especially if your cat never travels. The car will make him uneasy. Bring little with you for the actual trip. Bring two servings of food for each of your cats and two small dishes you can serve food and water out of. Also keep a few bottles of water on hand. Another thing you need to have is a properly fitting harness for your cat, as well as a light leash. He will want to get out of his crate and stretch his legs (who can blame him?) but you really need to get a harness, and not a collar, for walking him. They can and will squirm out of a collar quicker than you think! Good luck if you ever do need to travel or evacuate with your little furry kids!<br><b>References : </b><br> This is a really good question!

I live in a hurricane area, and the few times that we’ve evacuated we brought our pets. We put Boo-cat in a small kennel and brought a butter bucket of water and a small box of sampler-food from Friskies. We didn’t bother with litter or a box, since he usually goes outside anyway. However, we did find that he adapted to the newpaper lined soda-flat we filled with kitty litter. The second time we evacuated, we bought a cheap cat set from Walmart that had a box, food and water dishes, and a scoop. This worked out well.

My suggestion to you, however, is to get a sedative for kitty before you leave, especially if your cat never travels. The car will make him uneasy.

Bring little with you for the actual trip. Bring two servings of food for each of your cats and two small dishes you can serve food and water out of. Also keep a few bottles of water on hand.

Another thing you need to have is a properly fitting harness for your cat, as well as a light leash. He will want to get out of his crate and stretch his legs (who can blame him?) but you really need to get a harness, and not a collar, for walking him. They can and will squirm out of a collar quicker than you think!

Good luck if you ever do need to travel or evacuate with your little furry kids!
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]]> Comment on Shall we give the EU 3 cheers for their flaccid response to the Haiti Disaster? by FOXY http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4046 FOXY Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster#comment-4046 As usual, the Great British people and our American friends have shown their incredible generosity and humanity. It is truly amazing that a small country such as ours in such bad shape can still find it within them to be so caring. We can at least hold our heads up and stand proud. The EU though Thomas, well nothing surprises me there at all. If the sums are right, and British taxpayers has to pay the EU £40 million a day to remain members of that disgustingly expensive obscene brothel, then it's time that we revised our membership. My village in the East Midlands has never had ONE cent of EU money allotted to it. Not that we want - nor need their grubby money, they can stuff it!<br><b>References : </b><br> As usual, the Great British people and our American friends have shown their incredible generosity and humanity. It is truly amazing that a small country such as ours in such bad shape can still find it within them to be so caring. We can at least hold our heads up and stand proud.

The EU though Thomas, well nothing surprises me there at all. If the sums are right, and British taxpayers has to pay the EU £40 million a day to remain members of that disgustingly expensive obscene brothel, then it’s time that we revised our membership. My village in the East Midlands has never had ONE cent of EU money allotted to it. Not that we want – nor need their grubby money, they can stuff it!
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]]> Comment on Does anyone have a plan for your cat in the case of a natural disaster? by Blueeyes http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4038 Blueeyes Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:02:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster#comment-4038 What you will need is a cat carrier and have it where you can get to it if you will need it for your cat. Also have extra food for your pets on hand. Have it in a container with a handle on it so you can grab it if needed and also extra water and also a first aid kit for pets. My mother and I are starting to do that now and we are going to get extra things for us and also the pets that we have. I searched the American Red Cross and they had a list of things that you will need and they have things about pets. I hope this will help.<br><b>References : </b><br> What you will need is a cat carrier and have it where you can get to it if you will need it for your cat. Also have extra food for your pets on hand. Have it in a container with a handle on it so you can grab it if needed and also extra water and also a first aid kit for pets. My mother and I are starting to do that now and we are going to get extra things for us and also the pets that we have. I searched the American Red Cross and they had a list of things that you will need and they have things about pets. I hope this will help.
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]]> Comment on Shall we give the EU 3 cheers for their flaccid response to the Haiti Disaster? by Crow http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4045 Crow Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster#comment-4045 Roughly the same kind of "support" they gave us when the Falklands were attacked they ran away and hid,refusing to back us, refusing to even help diplomatically. Then even worse, they sanctioned France to sell the Argies the missiles to fire at our troops......Why OH Why have the British people got such short memories. The EU has never been any bloody good to anyone. Never showed any loyalty of respect to anyone except its self. Its just a huge money gobbling unaccountable criminal organisation. We would all be better to destroy it before it grows too strong and gets out of control.<br><b>References : </b><br> Roughly the same kind of "support" they gave us when the Falklands were attacked they ran away and hid,refusing to back us, refusing to even help diplomatically. Then even worse, they sanctioned France to sell the Argies the missiles to fire at our troops……Why OH Why have the British people got such short memories. The EU has never been any bloody good to anyone. Never showed any loyalty of respect to anyone except its self. Its just a huge money gobbling unaccountable criminal organisation. We would all be better to destroy it before it grows too strong and gets out of control.
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]]> Comment on Does anyone have a plan for your cat in the case of a natural disaster? by vjmiller4 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4037 vjmiller4 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:45:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster#comment-4037 the best way to protect your pets especially if you do have to leave them behind sometimes it is necessary is you can get decals letting fireman or rescue teams know how many pets you have in the house my friend whos a vet tech has this. i.e. dogs or cats also make sure they have a chip inserted and dont forget to register lot of pet owners forget this step it will help you reunite with your pet. animals do usually have a natural instict to get to higher ground in a flood situation or ext. but taking these extra steps do help also letting animal control know asap couldnt hurt either<br><b>References : </b><br> the best way to protect your pets especially if you do have to leave them behind sometimes it is necessary is you can get decals letting fireman or rescue teams know how many pets you have in the house my friend whos a vet tech has this. i.e. dogs or cats also make sure they have a chip inserted and dont forget to register lot of pet owners forget this step it will help you reunite with your pet. animals do usually have a natural instict to get to higher ground in a flood situation or ext. but taking these extra steps do help also letting animal control know asap couldnt hurt either
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]]> Comment on Shall we give the EU 3 cheers for their flaccid response to the Haiti Disaster? by D S http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4044 D S Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:39:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster#comment-4044 The EU is not a country!!! How ignorant are you?! 7.5 m Euro from Germany, 3m euro from Spain, another 3m euro from the EU (who can only give what the EU countries are prepared to give to them!) - all countries are giving, not all are reporting their successes, since then the usual fatigue of donors sets in!<br><b>References : </b><br> The EU is not a country!!!
How ignorant are you?!
7.5 m Euro from Germany, 3m euro from Spain, another 3m euro from the EU (who can only give what the EU countries are prepared to give to them!) – all countries are giving, not all are reporting their successes, since then the usual fatigue of donors sets in!
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]]> Comment on What do you put in your safety kit in case of a natural disaster? by Michel Verheughe http://www.preparespokane.com/natural-disaster/what-do-you-put-in-your-safety-kit-in-case-of-a-natural-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4054 Michel Verheughe Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:33:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/natural-disaster/what-do-you-put-in-your-safety-kit-in-case-of-a-natural-disaster#comment-4054 Do you know of anybody who died from a "natural disaster?" If you smoke, quit. Drive carefully and never under the influence. Exercise often. Eat healthy. Relax and laugh as much as you can. Safety kit manufacturers will tell you that the end is near. Ask yourself why.<br><b>References : </b><br> Do you know of anybody who died from a "natural disaster?" If you smoke, quit. Drive carefully and never under the influence. Exercise often. Eat healthy. Relax and laugh as much as you can.

Safety kit manufacturers will tell you that the end is near. Ask yourself why.
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]]> Comment on What do you put in your safety kit in case of a natural disaster? by Kit http://www.preparespokane.com/natural-disaster/what-do-you-put-in-your-safety-kit-in-case-of-a-natural-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4053 Kit Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:03:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/natural-disaster/what-do-you-put-in-your-safety-kit-in-case-of-a-natural-disaster#comment-4053 If you are on any kinds of medications make sure you have enough for several days. Matches, candles, flashlights and batteries. Water, food supplies that won't spoil.<br><b>References : </b><br> If you are on any kinds of medications make sure you have enough for several days. Matches, candles, flashlights and batteries. Water, food supplies that won’t spoil.
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]]> Comment on Shall we give the EU 3 cheers for their flaccid response to the Haiti Disaster? by The Circus Bearded Lady http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4043 The Circus Bearded Lady Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-response/shall-we-give-the-eu-3-cheers-for-their-flaccid-response-to-the-haiti-disaster#comment-4043 What do you expect with a British woman in charge of their foreign policy?<br><b>References : </b><br> What do you expect with a British woman in charge of their foreign policy?
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]]> Comment on Does anyone have a plan for your cat in the case of a natural disaster? by sara_pk1 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster/comment-page-1#comment-4036 sara_pk1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:58:59 +0000 http://www.preparespokane.com/disaster-plan/does-anyone-have-a-plan-for-your-cat-in-the-case-of-a-natural-disaster#comment-4036 I live in earthquake/fire country and also started thinking about this after Katrina. My suggestion would be to have a "kit" ready for each of your pets. ( In CA we have earthquake kits for humans). Include food (dry is probably best as it has a longe use by date), water (at least 1 gallon per pet), maybe a couple toys and some first aid supplies. Many pet stores sell specialized cat/dog first aid kits. If you keep the kit with the carriers, you'll always know right where it is in case of emergency. You may also want to include copies of your pets vet records (or at least vaccination/medication records & the vets business card). You'll want to check the kit every 3 or 6 months or so to make sure the food is OK and to make sure any new medical records are included. If your cat(s) have not been microchipped already, I strongly recommend it! Collars can easily be lost and if you get seperated from your pet microchips are an inexpensive (and reliable) way to ensure you are reunited!<br><b>References : </b><br> I live in earthquake/fire country and also started thinking about this after Katrina. My suggestion would be to have a "kit" ready for each of your pets. ( In CA we have earthquake kits for humans). Include food (dry is probably best as it has a longe use by date), water (at least 1 gallon per pet), maybe a couple toys and some first aid supplies. Many pet stores sell specialized cat/dog first aid kits. If you keep the kit with the carriers, you’ll always know right where it is in case of emergency.

You may also want to include copies of your pets vet records (or at least vaccination/medication records & the vets business card). You’ll want to check the kit every 3 or 6 months or so to make sure the food is OK and to make sure any new medical records are included.

If your cat(s) have not been microchipped already, I strongly recommend it! Collars can easily be lost and if you get seperated from your pet microchips are an inexpensive (and reliable) way to ensure you are reunited!
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