Hurricanes, Tropical storms and pets

[Debbienflorida]

Having lived in somewhere in the state of Florida my whole life I have never had to evacuate but if I ever do my biggest dilemma would be my furred friends rather than the reptiles. Even during the last almost week long power outage the dogs were the biggest concern regarding fresh water etc , as well as the birds and ferrets. The aquariums and turtles were fine and it seems the snakes would be the easiest to get thru something like this. Is it just me taking it too lightly or do some of you feel the same? I mean no power means no ac which means warmer temps that the snakes like and some cool water bottles if it got too hot. My ferrets are the most susceptible to temps when they get too hot. Now with the chameleon I am thinking about the UV light but we do have a generator than I could use for that a few hours a day. Other than food and water for you and your critters, what other precautions are you all taking if you are in "the path."

Also, on a side note: something I found out after all the storms hit Florida. The water company must have been over compensating suspected water contamination by adding more chlorine to the water supply. I found out when I did a water change and the fish were acting odd. I added more chlorine remover which meant doubling the recommended dose and the fish were fine. So if you have anything pets that are chlorine sensitive I would keep this in mind after a storm and especially if their is a boil water warning etc in your area.

[Shadera]

I don't live in the path of any of those type storms, but I do keep an emergency preparedness kit handy. I have a supply of food, bottle water, a first aid kit, extra medications if any, vet records, emergency numbers, and carriers at the ready in case I need to jump and run.

Y'all stay safe!

[wolfy-hound]

If there is no power for a UV light, you can always use the old UV power source. Let him outside for a few hours a day. Setting a cage outside would help.
I'm not all that worried about my snakes either, as long as it doesn't get too hot. If it really did get hot inside, I could bag them and dampen the cloth bags to keep them cooler.
I keep a lot of water on hand for all the animals in new garbage cans with lids. Be sure to check them BEFORE you need them. I filled two BRAND new bins, and then discovered the next day that one had a small leak. LOL. I had "only" 50 gallons of water. Yes.. I agree that I'm a bit OCD about keeping enough stock on hand.