September 7, 2017 Hurricane Irma Update Coastal Veterinary Hospital – Hurricane Irma Emergency Plan To all of our clients: Please note that we will be closed on Saturday, September 9 at 11am for the hospital and pet resort. Dog Daycare is closed all day this Saturday, and will not re-open for normal business until Tuesday, September 12, unless otherwise advised. Boarding clients: If you are wanting to pick up your pets before the storm, please be sure to do so before 11am on Saturday, September 9. Due to the hurricane, all boarding pets will remain in our care until Tuesday, September 12 when we anticipate re-opening for business. Please remember, we strongly recommend that you take your p
We are all watching the tropics closely this time of year. Be sure you have an emergency plan in place, and don't forget to include your pets. Here are some websites that can help you with your emergency preparations: www.nhc.noaa.gov www.ready.gov.hurricanes www.floridadisaster.org www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/index.shtm www.avma.org Unless there is an actual threat to our area, we will continue to conduct business as long as conditions remain safe to do so. We will continue to house pets during certain emergency situations. Please note that, in the event of a mandatory call to evacuate, our staff will be required to evacuate as well. We do not recommend that pets be boarded should a Categ
