Small Animals:
Livestock & Pet
Evacuation Kit
Large Animals:
Keep these in a bucket in the barn:
 Cotton or leather halter & lead rope
 Large pair scissors to trim mane & tail; first
aid kit; leather gloves
 Livestock crayon, fluorescent spray paint, or
duct tape to identify your animals (use your
name or phone #)
 Laminated emergency contact list (vet, farrier,
your work information)
 Breed registration papers; brand, tattoo or
microchip info; proof of your ownership;
photo of each
 3 days feed & water each animal
 Fly mask; large DRY cotton bandana for eyes;
bottled water
 Extra keys for tow vehicle
 Tools: wire cutter, small roll lightweight
wire, duct tape, zip ties, hoof pick, hoof knife,
pocket knife, flashlight & batteries, blankets
 List of animals on property, in case you are
not home
 Vaccination records
 Emergency cash; map of area
Keep these with your family
evacuation kit:
 Carrier for each cat and dog; label
each carrier with your ID
 Leash and collar each cat/dog
 Pillow case and shoelace for each
cat or reptile (easier to catch)
 Laminated emergency contact list
(vet, your work information)
 ID for each pet; registration; photo;
proof of your ownership
 Large dry cotton bandana for eyes
 3 - 7 days food and water each pet
and bowls
 Bottled water for you
 Tools: scissors, duct tape, small pet
first aid kit, pocket knife
 Cover for bird cages
 Litter and disposable pan for cat
 Blankets, bedding for pets
 Vaccination records
 Flashlight; leather gloves
 Stakes, tie outs
 Muzzle for each dog and cat
 Newspaper, paper towels
 Map of area; emergency cash
Animal First Aid Kit:
Suggestions:
 Duct tape
 Heavy leather gloves
 Antibiotic wound ointment
 Antibiotic eye ointment
 Bandage scissors
 Bandage tape
 Betadine or Nolvasan scrub and solution
 Cotton and elastic bandage rolls
 Cotton-tipped swabs
 Tweezers
 Sterile eye rinse
 Fly spray; flea/tick spray
 Gauze pads
 Ice cream sticks for splints
 Alcohol prep pads
 Latex gloves
 Liquid dish detergent (mild wound and body
wash); towels
 Medications and preventives, including antidiarrheal
 Sterile saline for wound rinse
 Styptic powder
 Syringe/eyedropper
 Thermometer
lease); insurance policies; birth and
marriage certificates; stocks and other
negotiable certificates; wills; deeds;
trusts; copies of recent tax forms
(Courtesy American Red Cross)
FAMILY EVACUATION KIT
Store in a large covered container
(plastic tote, wheeled trash can, duffel
bag):
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Nonperishable food and water for each family
member for at least 3 days
Prescription medications, dentures, spare
eyeglasses
Flashlight, battery radio, batteries
First aid kit
Individual water bottles
Clothing: change of clothing including shoes and
socks for each family member
Bedding: sleeping bag or bedroll and pillow for
each family member
Spare car keys and keys for your destination
(friend or relative’s home)
Checkbook, cash, credit cards
Detailed road map of area
Important documents to take: driver license or ID;
social security card; proof of residence (deed or
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If you need to evacuate:
You will be notified by an
Evacuation Team member at your
door OR a Reverse 911 call. You
will be directed to the nearest
evacuation center.
Obey the directions of law
enforcement and fire officers and
drive carefully.
Try to remain calm and follow
instructions of all emergency
personnel.
Keep your vehicle fuel tank full if
a fire is approaching your area.
Park your vehicle facing out and
have ignition keys handy and
easily located for all family
members.
Before you leave home:
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Turn on house interior lights.
Close heavy drapes; remove lace-type drapes.
Close windows and doors.
Leave driveway gates OPEN
Gather your important papers, financial
documents, medications, anything you may
need if you cannot return home for several
days.
Put your Evacuation Kit in your vehicle along
with small pets.
In Amador County, the plan is to co-shelter
both large and small animals adjacent to the
human evacuation shelter.
Have bottled water and high-energy
prepackaged food in your car, such as trail
mix, dried fruit, peanut butter crackers,
tuna/cracker lunch kits; include a pocket knife
and a spork (camping spoon/fork); a canister
of handwipes and toilet tissue.