San Bernardino County Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for El Niño Storms
San Bernardino County, California, issued pet preparedness guidance on November 12, urging pet owners to get ready in advance as El Niño conditions may bring more storms to Southern California. The county's Animal Care department works with the Office of Emergency Services during emergency activations to help residents shelter and care for animals.
The county advises bringing pets indoors before a storm and never leaving them outside; preparing a pet emergency kit with food, water, medications, leashes and carriers; keeping ID tags and microchip registration information up to date; and keeping a recent photo of each pet to aid identification if an animal is lost.
Residents who may need to evacuate should plan ahead for pet-friendly lodging and transportation, leave early when evacuation warnings are issued, and never leave pets behind under any circumstances.
The guidance is part of the county's El Niño response spotlight series. The county's preparedness website, Prepare.SBCounty.gov, carries full checklists and real-time information for storms, flooding and other hazards.
(Source: San Bernardino County)
Source: San Bernardino County
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：圣贝纳迪诺县动物照护局与应急服务办公室的厄尔尼诺备灾宣传图（县政府官方图）。 / Photo: El Niño preparedness artwork from San Bernardino County Animal Care and the Office of Emergency Services (county official image).
