The NSW State Emergency Service is reminding residents to prepare their pets and animals for the increased risk of storms throughout the ongoing storm season.
Storm season traditionally occurs from September to April each year, during which the frequency of storms, strong winds and heavy rain increases.
NSW SES’s Robert Leach says preparing early and planning for pets is crucial for managing the potential risks adding animals are considered a part of families and when disaster strikes, no one should be faced with a decision to leave animals behind.
Mr Leach says they’ve already seen so much devastation from fires and floods and they’re ensuring they’re better prepared for the next disaster adding it’s not a matter of if, but when
