How to Prepare for an Emergency
Always be prepared. An important motto we teach our young ones, and something we should always remember ourselves.
How to Prepare BEFORE the Disaster occurs: Make sure you have a well stocked first aid kit for both humans and pets and keep it handy so it can be quickly loaded into your car if you need to evacuate, or if an accident happens while still in your home. Make sure you have at least 7 days worth of food and water for people and animals, especially for your bird. Some small birds can dehydrate in as little as 24 hours and can die. Keep extra dry bird foods such as seeds and pellets in air tight plastic containers to keep the food dry. Spray millet is an excellent emergency food to keep on hand as a bird under stress may benefit from this high carbohydrate food. Stress on birds during these times can be deadly, so having a familiar travel carrier or cage, with cover, can help your bird(s) feel more secure. They will pick up on your own tensions and anxiety, and birds always seem to know beforehand something bad is about to happen, so everything you can do to help them stay calm, will help you handle things better as well. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce for an Emergency Preparedness Handbook for your city that will provide important helpful tips to keep you, your family, and your pets as safe as possible during any natural disaster. Here are some links to help provide information in case of an emergency: Pet Friendly Hotels and Travel Pets and Disasters - Be PreparedThe Humane Society of the United States in cooperation with the American Red Cross off advice on emergency preparedness for your pets. HSUS Diaster Preparedness Center How you and your animals can be prepared for natural disasters or other emergencies. U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
Join us in supporting the Red Cross as they help flood victims in the Midwest. Due to the great response of our customers, we are extending our Red Cross donations until Saturday, July 5. Any sales made through the 5th can also use the coupon code REDCROSS at checkout to get 5% off your sale as a thank you for helping us help the Red Cross. ***************************** On Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 Calypso Parrot along with over 25 other e-commerce sites is donating a portion of our sales for that day to the American Red Cross.
The American Red cross is currently in desperate need of funds for relief efforts for the Midwest Floods. Every purchase made at Nature Chest Bird Shop and at the stores listed below on July 1st, 2008 will result in a donation to the American Red Cross. The percentage at each store will vary. For our part, Nature Chest will be donating 5% of all merchandise sales. The more you buy, the more you give. And as an extra bonus to thank you for donating, we are giving you a 5% discount on your order that day as well. Just enter redcross in the coupon code box and receive 5% automatically off your order that day.
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