Hurricane Preparedness
It’s hurricane season! Did you know AERC is open through all emergencies? We are prepared to help you.
It’s hurricane season! Did you know AERC is open through all emergencies? We are prepared to help you.
AERC is a 24-hour emergency and critical care hospital for small animals (dogs and cats). In the event of a weather emergency, we remain open and staffed, prepared to treat injured or ill dogs and cats. We do not provide boarding services, as we must maintain all available hospital space for our patients. Our natural gas generator supplies electrical power to our hospital in the event of power outages. We continue to provide our services during severe weather events.
The Red Cross offers multiple mobile applications for emergency situations. Among them is a hurricane app which includes:
To start using their app today, text “GETCANE” to 90999, or search “Red Cross Hurricane” in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
If you are interested in seeing the other apps that Red Cross offers, you can visit www.RedCross.org/Mobile-apps. Some of these apps include First Aid, Pet First Aid, and a Red Cross + Disney Monster Guard preparation app for kids.
Have enough supplies on hand to wait it out.
Depending on the storm, a secure home may be the safest place to ride out the storm. You’ll need supplies to last for at least 2 weeks, in case storm damage is severe and resources are difficult to replenish.
Additional items to consider, based on the needs of all family members:
Don’t forget your pets!
The above information is from the Treasure Coast Newspapers TCPalm 2017 Hurricane Resource Guide, and can be found in the Official Hurricane Safety Guide of the American Red Cross, South Florida Region. More information can also be found on www.redcross.org.