SACRAMENTO, Calif. —With wildfire season having already arrived in Northern California, it’s important to remember to have an emergency plan in place.
For many, that includes thinking about animals, large and small, and everything they would need for survival on a day-to-day basis for an extended period of time if their owners are evacuated from home.
Carol Scarrone and Kristine Ahlberg from the Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART), an all-volunteer organization that assists in disaster relief for domestic animals and livestock, visited the KCRA 3 studios Wednesday to discuss ways animal owners can prepare for wildfires.
“One of the things we try to teach our community is, preparedness is vital,” said Scarrone.
ACART encourages humans to have go-bags or kits with supplies for animals that can be grabbed quickly if evacuation orders or warnings are in place.
Some items ACART volunteers recommend having in a pet’s go-bag are:
- Bottles of water
- Food
- Pet bowls
- Leash and collar with an ID
- Pet’s blanket or special toy
They also recommend heeding any warnings or orders issued by local emergency services offices/law enforcement departments to give yourself plenty of time to evacuate from home with your pet safely.
Learn more by watching the video in the original article posted June 11, 2025 at KCRA3.
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