PET FOOD EXPRESS URGES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PET OWNERS ON NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY

Pet Focused Disaster Preparedness Plan, Go-Pack Checklist and More Equips Pet Owners with Valuable Information Ahead of Emergencies

OAKLAND, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Food Express, a leading retailer and trusted partner in pet health, has released a pet-focused disaster preparedness plan to equip pet owners with educational guidelines for keeping their pets safe in an emergency. From wildfires to earthquakes, the Pet Food Express disaster preparedness plan - found at https://www.petfood.express/emergency-prep/ - includes critical safety information organized into easy-to-implement sections on Pet Identification, Pet Boarding, Emergency Go-Pack, and an Evacuation Plan. Thinking ahead, making arrangements, and sharing the plan are also critical to the success of real-time emergency response.

"Approximately 30,000 pets die every year in home fires, which is why our only goal is to prevent tragedy through public education and save lives this Pet Fire Safety Day," said Mike Murray, Director of Community Outreach. "We know disasters can be difficult to predict and pet fire safety can often get overlooked. Now and year-round, we encourage pet owners to make a plan and get ahead in the event of a fire disaster."

Pet Food Express' preparedness plan focuses on four impactful ways to protect pets in emergencies:

1. Pet Identification: During a fire, pets and their owners can easily become separated, which is why identification is vital. Microchips, pet identification on collars, rescue alert stickers and cloud-based pet images can be instrumental in locating animals after the fire.
2. Pre-Arranged Boarding: Determine an animal rescue center, a trusted family member or friend who can board your pet ahead of an impending fire disaster.
3. Evacuation Plan: Create a fire safety plan that includes emergency contact information, meet-up locations and responsibilities for household members.
4. Emergency Go-Pack: Pet owners should assemble an accessible Go-Pack to include pet first aid kit, pet food and water, pet leash, medications and more. Download the checklist.

Pet owners can view the dedicated disaster and emergency preparedness plan at https://www.petfood.express/emergency-prep/ and follow the conversation across Pet Food Express' social platforms - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Pet Food Express is a committed advocate and partner for pet parents and rescues alike. To learn more about the company's 30 years of advocacy, visit www.petfood.express.

Pet Food Express is California's trusted pet expert dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives. With a reimagined experience delivered by animal-loving team members, Pet Food Express sells a variety of high quality products that they trust to give their own pets, puts pets above profits, and leads the way as a committed partner to 275+ non-profit animal rescue and shelter organizations annually. Shop and learn more at PetFood.Express. Get social on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter.

PR CONTACT: Sarah Andrus, Pet Food Express, [email protected]

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