CA ACR270

More than 40,000 pets die in house fires annually, and preparedness can significantly improve rescue outcomes during fire emergencies.

Pet owners should maintain updated microchip information, identification tags, and collars on pets at all times, and keep leashes readily accessible for emergency responders.

Place pet alert window stickers in visible locations near home entries listing the number, species, and type of all pets in the home.

Prepare an emergency bag with seven days of pet supplies including medications, veterinary records, food, water, carriers, and comfort items, stored in the car or near the front door.

Keep current information on nearby emergency veterinary services, park shelters, and veterinary contacts to ensure rapid medical treatment and care for injured or displaced pets during wildfires or other emergencies.