<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-e29b73bd-7fff-9641-e512-59735d561fbe"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Campus Community,</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">During an emergency, your priority is safeguarding yourself and your loved ones—but have you considered your pets? It's equally important to plan for their safety. Here’s how to make sure your furry (or feathered!) companions are ready when disaster strikes:</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Start with these simple steps:</span></p><br><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Identify Pet-Friendly Shelters: Make a list of shelters and pet-friendly hotels in case you need to evacuate.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Assemble a Pet Emergency Kit: Include essentials like food, water, medications, a leash, carrier, toys, and important documents (vet records, insurance, and a photo of your pet).</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ID and Microchip: Make sure your pet’s ID tags are current and securely fastened to their collar. Microchipping adds an extra layer of protection.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Create a Backup Plan: Arrange with a neighbor or friend to care for your pets if you can’t get home in an emergency.</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Want more tips? Check out these resources to help create your pet’s emergency plan:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/caring-animals" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Ready.gov: Caring for Animals</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/disaster-preparedness/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">ASPCA: Disaster Preparedness for Pets</span></a></li></ul><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Make sure your entire family—including the furry members—are safe and prepared!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Be prepared, and stay safe!</span><br></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/burghy.up/?igsh=MTJqN2JlNjc2dGhjMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700">University Police Instagram</a><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:none;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:255px;height:253px"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdpZgBt3p_YIh2wKk9aHsaa8D1Bw-SMZ_c80VJjbp_4NRSIOzZ7-QvsVclKHVpHj9IrydltG6aoNwwvN6nu55_qSLfK8DxRYKj5mxS8EoIhv9Sg7aMJhzVb65YZSjKbhbqtc_uVe1HudZxReqDa3pM0cN2MMm0e2tAUI3gZ9hv3W3YkSeyRJxHSiJgpat8fALmsYMcC?key=apD9OTQcy-qBy0lZBl-dlA" width="224" height="222" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px;"></span></span></p></div><div>--<br></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b>MICHAEL CARABALLO</b><br></p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:normal"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial">Director, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)</span><br></p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:normal"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial">University Police</span><br></p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:normal"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial">Lower Saranac Hall</span><br></p><div><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g" style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">101 Broad Street</a><br></div><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><font size="2"><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Plattsburgh, NY 12901</a></font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial">(o) 518-564-4950<br></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial">(f) 518-564-7986<br></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b><font size="2"><a href="http://plattsburgh.edu/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">plattsburgh.edu</a></font></b></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b><br></b></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b><img src="https://web.plattsburgh.edu/files/914/images/SUNY-Plattsburgh-Email-Logo-2018.jpg"></b></p></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><b><br></b></span></div><div dir="ltr"><i><font size="1">Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and confidential and intended for the use of the individual or entity named above only.  If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this transmission is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.</font></i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>