In last week’s column, we discussed the preparation necessary to enable you to quickly leave your home with your cat in case of an emergency. This week, let’s specifically address what to do during a weather condition that is often is present on the Cape in the fall—a hurricane or a strong nor’easter. If a strong tropical system is swirling off Cape Hatteras and heading for the Cape with high winds, storm surge, significant property damage and the probability of days without power—what do you need to do?

Your first decision is to plan where you will ride out the storm. If you have friends or family living outside of the danger zone that are able to offer you and your cat a place to stay for a few days, that is the safest option. If not, you may be able to go to a pet-friendly hotel for th

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