Be Prepared for Disasters Emergency situations like extreme
weather and natural disasters can happen without warning. For
the safety of your pets, feral cat colonies, and your family,
and your own peace of mind, be prepared and establish a
“disaster plan.” As you plan, it’s important to remember that
feral cats are resourceful. The outdoors is their home, so they
know how to deal with weather. As we have experienced with our
Boardwalk Cats Project in Atlantic City, animals often can sense
when bad weather is coming and move to higher ground and safe
places instinctually. However, there are still things you can do
both ahead of time and during emergencies to help outdoor cats
and your own pets: - Have descriptions of your pets and the cats
in your colony, along with photos. If you need to look for
displaced cats in shelters or other rescue areas, this will help
accurately identify them. Make sure all pet tags and animal
microchips have up-to-date information. - Have a back-up
caregiver who is responsible for t