Pet Fire Safety Tips

Pet FIRE SAFETY Statistics About Fires: 40,000 pets die each year in house fires Average number of residential Each year in the US approximately 500,000 A home fire is reported every fires in the us 80 seconds 1,000 is between Home fires are the single most fires are started by pets each year 350,000 & 400,000 pets are affected by fire common disaster across the nation Prevent Your Pets From Starting Fires: Extinguish open flames: Pets are generally curious and will investigate open Remove glass water bowlIs from wooden decks: The "Baby-proof" your home: When your pet is left unattended, consider keeping them confined from potential fire hazards in a crate or behind a baby gate in a secure area. Some pets, especially young puppies piece of equipment and kittens, will chew electric cords or loose Remove or lock stove knobs: According to the National Fire Protection Association, a stove or cooktop is the number one rays of the sun, when filtered through a flames such as glass water bowl may ignite the wooden deck below. Instead, use bowls made from other materials, such candles. Ensure that your pet is not left unattended around open flame and make sure to extinguish any open flame before leaving your home. involved in your as, ceramic or stainless steel. pet starting a fire. wire when left alone. Be Prepared For an Emergency: PET ALERT Arrange for a safe place to house your pets after an emergency: Local and state health and safety regulations do not allow pets to be housed in Red Cross disaster shelters. Keep a list of pet friendly places including, friends, relatives, pet-friendly hotels, boarding facilities and veterinarians. Metropolitan Veterinary Center is able to medically board pets in most emergency situations. Get a rescue alert sticker: These stickers should be placed on a front-facing window, and will Make sure that your pet is wearing proper identification: There is a chance that your pet may become lost following a disaster. Make sure that your pet wears tags with up to date contact information at all times. List an alternate phone number, which is not the home number, in case of disruption of home phone service after a disaster. Consider having your pet microchipped. Microchipping substantially increases the likelihood of your pet being returned to you. Microchipping is available at Metropolitan Veterinary Center. BENJI 234 Man St S55-555-5555 alert rescue workers of the presence of pets in your home. These stickers are available at Metropolitan Veterinary Center. Make an emergency preparedness kit: Have a kit made and keep it in a safe place, either near your front door or in your car for easy access. Your emergency kit should include enough supplies to last 7 days. • Your pets medications • Bowls, cat litter and and medical records litter pan • Leashes, harness or carriers • Emergency contact Current photos in case your pet gets lost • Bedding and toys information • Food, bottled water, can opener (if needed) Metropolitan Veterinary Center 1556 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605 312-583-192I www.metrovetchicago.com [email protected]