The World of Pets

If you were in the path of this winter’s snowstorms, you probably got a strong reminder that you need to plan for emergencies. Your pets need to be included in your plans. Ready.gov has partnered with animal welfare groups to come up with some tips. Many are common sense, like keeping three days’ supply of food and water on hand, and having a carrier handy in case you need to evacuate with your pet. Others you may not have thought of (I know I hadn’t).

• Consider having two emergency kits: one for times you may be stuck in