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
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
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
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:
- Do my graphics have enough contrast to be readable? If not, check out the “using color” section of our digital accessibility handbook.
- Have I included alt text alongside all of my images? If not, check out the “alternative text” section of our digital accessibility handbook.
- Does my video have captions? If not, check out the “video and audio” section of our digital accessibility handbook.
- When sharing on Instagram, are my links interactive? If not, include the URL in your profile bio as opposed to the post caption.
Questions
Please contact Jo McLaughlin at jo.mclaughlin@uga.edu with any questions.