09/26/2026
Keep scared dogs on a leash in storms. Even in a fenced yard.
9/23/26 Dangerous wind advisories are heading our way for the entire weekend which means lots of down fences, open gates, fallen trees and branches as well as flooding and power outages. Take precautions BEFORE you let your dog out ,put them on a leash. You don't want to find out you are missing a part of your fence when it's too late. If you have no power, then an electric fence will no longer work either!
The wind advisory also means your pets can't be left outside for longer than 15 minutes. Best to go out with them and then bring them right back inside. If you see something, say something to your Animal Control Officer!
5/30/26 Here we go again! Hurricane Force Winds & Rain are expected all day! Be prepared! Take your dog outside on a leash, don't leave any room for a gate to be opened or a fence to be down and find that out when it's too late and your dog has already become lost!
2/23/26 Many reports of down fences, downed trees and live wires down. Take precaution with your pets BEFORE you let them out. This storm will have lots of clean up involved! Please check your fences for damage as well as gates, storm doors prior to taking your dogs out! Best to have them leashed at all times during this type of weather!
12/19/25 We have some strong winds today and tomorrow. Please check your fences for damage as well as gates, storm doors prior to taking your dogs out! Best to have them leashed at all times during this type of weather!
12/10/25 Dangerous wind advisory in effect for the next 36 hours which means lots of down fences, open gates, fallen trees and branches as well as power outages. Take precautions BEFORE you let your dog out and put them on a leash. You don't want to find out you are missing a part of your fence when it's too late. If you have no power, then an electric fence will no longer work either!
The wind advisory also means your pets can't be left outside for longer than 15 minutes. Best to go out with them and then bring them right back inside. If you see something, say something to your Animal Control Officer!
10/14/25 Dangerous wind advisory in effect which means lots of down fences, open gates, fallen trees and branches as well as power outages. Take precautions BEFORE you let your dog out and put them on a leash. You don't want to find out you are missing a part of your fence when it's too late. If you have no power, then an electric fence will no longer work either!
The wind advisory also means your pets can't be left outside for longer than 15 minutes. Best to go out with them and then bring them right back inside. If you see something, say something to your Animal Control Officer!
3/7/25 Dangerous wind advisory in effect which means lots of down fences, open gates, fallen trees and branches as well as power outages. Take precautions BEFORE you let your dog out and put them on a leash. You don't want to find out you are missing a part of your fence when it's too late. If you have no power, then an electric fence will no longer work either!
The wind advisory also means your pets can't be left outside for longer than 15 minutes. Best to go out with them and then bring them right back inside. If you see something, say something to your Animal Control Officer!
2/28/24 Dangerous wind advisory in effect from 7 pm tonight through 7 pm tomorrow night means lots of down fences, open gates, fallen trees and branches as well as power outages. Take precautions BEFORE you let your dog out and put them on a leash. You don't want to find out you are missing a part of your fence when it's too late. If you have no power, then an electric fence will no longer work either!
The wind advisory also means your pets can't be left outside for longer than 15 minutes. Best to go out with them and then bring them right back inside. If you see something, say something to your Animal Control Officer!
