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Animal Safety
Did You Know?
Most victims of chemical accidents are injured at home. These incidents usually result from ignorance or carelessness in using flammable or combustible materials.
As you create a household emergency plan, it is important to consider the needs of pets and animals that depend on you to keep them safe. You can help them by planning ahead and taking common-sense precautions. This section provides guidelines on what you can do for your animals in the event you are instructed to evacuate or to shelter-in-place.