Tiffany Hamilton:            Through the disasters that I've worked, in the evacuations that I've seen, one thing that I've noticed is people are very attached to their pets as am I. So it's also important to remember if your pet has medical needs or special dietary needs to remember to take those items. Don't forget the pet's medication, take the special food if that's what your dog requires.

Tiffany Hamilton:            The evacuation centers can be a bit chaotic and very loud, which can make an animal very uncomfortable. So taking a comfort item is very helpful to a pet. I travel with my dog when I do evacuations, and one of the things that we travel with is a blanket. That keeps him comfortable in a strange environment. Remember the items that are going to make your pet comfortable, healthy, and safe.