Active clients (service in progress):

• Every effort will be made to safely drive to your home.
• The service schedule may be changed, interrupted, or altered due to circumstances.
• If it is not possible to drive safely to your home, your emergency contact will be notified.
• You will be notified that the contingency plan has been activated.
• If needed, pets will be relocated to the Volusia County Fairgrounds for shelter.
• If needed, medical attention will be available as veterinarian technicians and animal control volunteers will be staffed at the Fairgrounds.
• It is up to the client to maintain and provide a disaster kit (see below) in the event of any disaster.
• Chris' Critter Sitters is not responsible for any damage incurred to the home or personal property because of a natural or man-made disaster.

• Please check with Chris' Critter Sitters prior to departure or scheduled service date to discuss situation/options.
• If necessary, your emergency contact will initiate service and Chris' Critter Sitters will continue/complete service as driving conditions improve.
• It is up to the client to maintain and provide a disaster kit (see below) in the event of any disaster.
• Chris' Critter Sitters is not responsible for any damage incurred to the home or personal property because of a natural or man-made disaster.

Active clients (service in progress):

• You will be notified that a disaster has occurred (Carry Chris' Critters Sitters business card with you so that you have phone numbers for quick reference - a continuously updated message will be on the Chris' Critter Sitters voice mail system).
• Your house and your pets will be checked as soon as possible. If road conditions are hazardous, your emergency contact will be notified.
• All pets in jeopardy will be taken to the Volusia County Fairgrounds for shelter.
• If needed, medical attention will be available as veterinarian technicians and animal control volunteers will be staffed at the Fairgrounds.
• It is up to the client to maintain and provide a disaster kit (see below) in the event of any disaster.
• Chris' Critter Sitters is not responsible for your hurricane preparedness.
• Chris' Critter Sitters is not responsible for any damage incurred to the home or personal property because of a natural or man-made disaster.
• The service schedule may be changed, interrupted, or altered due to circumstances.
• If necessary, please return home as soon as possible; contact Chris' Critter Sitters immediately upon your arrival home.

• Please check with Chris' Critter Sitters prior to departure of scheduled service date to discuss situation/options.
• Homes and pets for clients who are not presently in service cannot be checked.

Don't put yourself in a position to be searching in a basement or attic when you need your Emergency Disaster Kit. Make sure you keep your Emergency Disaster Kit in a convenient location.

Your emergency disaster kit should include:

• A copy of your Chris's Critter Sitters Disaster Plan
• A cage or crate for each house pet
• Extra leashes, collars, and harnesses
• Muzzle
• Disposable rubber gloves
• Can opener
• Pet first aid kit and generic pet medications
• At least a week's supply of any medications your animal is taking
• Extra food for pets
• Bottled water
• Food and water dishes
• Paper and cloth towels
• Blanket and/or toy
• A waterproof ziploc bag that contains the following:
• A recent photo of each animal with name and age written on back
• A copy of each animal's medical record
• Written permission to get emergency veterinary treatment for pet(s) in your absence
• A note on each pet that includes the information about how it typically reacts to stress, travel, and the presence of other pets
• If the pet has a favorite hiding place that it seeks when it is scared or upset
• A list of family or friends who live outside the local community who would be willing to temporarily house and care for the pet if evacuation is necessary

Planning ahead is the key to keeping yourself and your companion animals safe during a disaster. Listed below are tips that will reduce the risk to the animals that you are responsible for. For tips on how to keep your family safe, contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross.