Include pets in wildfire emergency plans

The Washington state Fire Marshal’s Office is recommending that families make precautions for pets during a wildfire emergency, including assembling a pet survival kit with the following items:

• food, water and medicine(s) for five days,

• medical and veterinary records in a waterproof container,

• first-aid kit,

• pet identification,

• crate or other pet carrier,

• a current photo of the pet and the family together,

• items and toys to help reduce stress,

• special feeding, exercise or medication instructions and

• sanitary supplies.

Families should also have pet-friendly facilities or lodgi...