Re: Fires! Worried about the animals...
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Originally Posted by
zina10
Any news ??
I feel bad for you, it is horrible to face this. I've been in this situation twice, and more often I had to watch carefully in order to be ready if need be. For me it was hurricanes. In a way its the same, destructive and you watch as it approaches slowly, never knowing until its almost on top of you which way it will go.
Its stressful enough as it is to face loosing everything, but with animals and having to pack their stuff, its even more stressful.
Pre Packing whatever you need is so important. There just isn't time when it gets bad. I have started to keep all the important paperwork and other important things in my safe. It keeps it safe at my house, but its also already in one place to grab if needed.
Aside from that? A couple changes of clothes for everyone, small containers for the animals. Prepared tubs. At least one thermostat and a couple of thermometers. You can buy a human heat pad in a pinch, one that doesn't shut off automatically, but you will need a thermostat or, in a pinch, have a heat pad with settings, set it on lowest and KEEP EYE ON IT.
In a bad situation you have to make the best out of what you have. Getting a bit cold is always safer then getting to hot, when it comes to reptiles.
Keep the vehicles gassed up 100%. Keep some drinking water and non perishable food/snacks in car. Blankets if nights get cold. I've had to sleep in the car before during an evacuation. Have cash on hand. And yes, if you have some, bring a gun. If you go to a hotel, don't tell them about the reptiles, just smuggle them in.
So so sorry I didn't update! Yes, everyone is okay thankfully. And, hurricanes? Ah, that'd suck! That must've been so stressful I'm so sorry. I'm working on getting a good bag packed that I can grab whenever, as It's supposed to get really stormy on Friday anyway. I'll be ready.
I think the biggest scare I had was that horrible Moore tornado in 2013 (I live very close). At the time, I only had my two guinea pigs and a parakeet. I was at school and I didn't know if I could make it back in time! My house was... really unsafe lol. I wasn't prepared at all but luckily we were able to get home, grab everyone, and get to a shelter.
I'll definitely get a tub for the snakes! Either this evening or tomorrow I'll have everything ready to go.
Thank you so much for this advice! I hope it goes smoothly next time (but hopefully there's not a next time!).
