Hi, all. Moxie's post about the ferret emergency stickers plus the posts about the earthquake reminded me that my family hadn't had an emergency drill for awhile. We'll be having one very soon, but I also thought I'd remind all of you that it's a good idea to plan ahead. I have a couple of different escape routes planned out, and I try to plan routes that will allow us to get the ferrets out as well as ourselves. Of course, in an actual emergency, those plans might have to change, so it's definitely a good idea to have stickers like the one Moxie posted about, alerting emergency personnel to the presence of your pets (as well as small children, if that applies in your household). Be sure your entire family knows each possible escape route, as well as where to meet once outside the house if you become separated during the escape. Once you have your escape route planned and your family knows where the routes are and what to do, hold a drill to practice getting out of the house safely. Being prepared for an emergency could be the key to saving your family's lives someday...both the two-legged and four-legged members! Hope all you Americans out there have a happy 4th! Dooks, Lisa Mom of Zorro, Claudia, Loki, Fezzik, and Crysin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life IS pain...anyone who says differently is selling something." --The Dread Pirate Roberts (Westley version) The Princess Bride [Posted in FML issue 2731]