Nine tips to protect your pets in a disaster

SAN DIEGO – San Diego County residents know the importance of being prepared for disasters after the firestorms of 2003 and 2007, but are their pets may not be included in those all important plans.

“It’s not a question of if another disaster will strike, but rather when a disaster will strike San Diego County,” said County Animal Services Director Dawn Danielson. “As part of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, we strongly encourage people to have a plan in place that includes their pets.”

As the lead agency in any disaster, the Department of Animal Services suggests pet owners in...