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The Alabama Emergency Management Agency in conjuction with The Alabama Department of Revenue manages a Storm Shelter Tax Credit to help homeowners stay safe during severe weather.
Being prepared allows you to avoid unnecessary excursions and to address minor medical issues at home, alleviating the burden on urgent care centers and hospitals.
Consider the basics of survival first, just as you would with your family's emergency supplies kit. Have two kits: one larger for sheltering in place and one lightweight for evacuation.
If you have a plan in place for yourself and your pets, you will likely face fewer challenges, stress, and worry when making a decision in an emergency. If you leave your pets behind, they may become lost, wounded, or worse.
Your pets are important members of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected, follow these tips with your pets in mind:
1. Make a plan.
2. Build an emergency kit.
3. Stay informed.
Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands what to do if you need to quickly evacuate. Don't forget a plan for the office, kids, daycare, and anywhere you frequent.