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Thanks to an extended hurricane alert season that lasts well into fall, most Virginians are well-versed in emergency preparation. The state's web site, http://www.ReadyVirginia.gov, offers comprehensive information around a trio of guidelines: "Make a plan, get a kit, stay informed." Last week, in honor of national Pet Safety Day, the Newport News Fire Department issued similar advice for pet owners, urging them to make advance plans for their pets' safety: •Do not leave your pets behind in an emergency. If conditions are unsafe for people, then they are also unsafe for pets. •Plan ahead. If you're evacuated, you will need a shelter that takes pets....

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Thanks to an extended hurricane alert season that lasts well into fall, most Virginians are well-versed in emergency preparation. The state's web site, http://www.ReadyVirginia.gov, offers comprehensive information around a trio of guidelines:...

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