Tag Archives: preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month: How to Protect Your Pets

A veterinary professional kissing a dog

September is National Preparedness Month. New Yorkers have faced many challenges over the past two decades, starting with 9/11, followed by Hurricane Sandy and, more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. People and pets have been affected by all three of these disasters. The 2022 theme for National Preparedness month is: “A Lasting Legacy.” This theme encourages

Read More...

September is National Preparedness Month: #PlanAhead

National Preparedness Month

With the events of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma fresh in our minds and the anniversary of 9/11 this week, disaster planning has been on my mind. FEMA sponsors National Preparedness Month annually in September. This is a good opportunity to review the contents of your pet’s go-bag for an emergency evacuation. Go-bag? A go-bag, whether

Read More...