Natural Disasters and Pets

This toolkit provides language, graphics and other marketing resources to help you share UGA Extension’s resources to plan for pet emergencies.

Key messaging

Emergency planning for your pets is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and well-being of pets during unforeseen disasters or emergencies. It involves preparing for situations such as natural disasters, fires or accidents that may require evacuation. Being proactive and organized in pet emergency planning can significantly reduce stress and increase your pets’ safety during a crisis.

Sample post captions

Use the hashtag: #UGAExtension #EmergencyPlanning
Tag CAES in your posts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X
Tag UGA Extension in your posts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Facebook

Emergencies can strike at any time, but with a little preparation you can keep your pets safe. Create an emergency plan today — make sure you have their identification, an emergency kit and a safe escape route! 🐶 Learn more here: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1428&title=home-emergency-preparedness-handbook

Instagram

Safety first, for both you and your pets! 🐕 Make sure your furry friends are included in your emergency plan. Things like ID tags and emergency kits can be make all the difference. Preparedness is key! 🏠 🐾 Learn more here https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1428&title=home-emergency-preparedness-handbook

LinkedIn

Emergency preparedness is essential — not just for us, but for our pets too. 🐾 Having a well-thought-out emergency plan can make all the difference in a crisis. Ensure your pets have ID tags, an emergency kit and a safe evacuation plan in place. Preparedness is key to protecting your furry family members when it matters most. Learn more here: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1428&title=home-emergency-preparedness-handbook

Twitter/X

Emergencies happen. Is your pet ready? 🐾  Make a plan that includes evacuation routes, emergency supplies, and trusted contacts. Your pet’s safety depends on your preparedness! 🐶🏠 Learn more here: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1428&title=home-emergency-preparedness-handbook

Digital Assets

Resources

Before posting on social media, be sure to review our social media guidelines and ensure your posts are compliant with the most recent accessibility standards using our digital accessibility handbook. Ask yourself these key questions before posting:

Questions

Please contact Jo McLaughlin at jo.mclaughlin@uga.edu with any questions.