Nov 19
2011

The owners of Sporting Kansas City have formed a new venture and plan to spend about $16 million renovating the former Hanna Rubber Co.

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building in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, the Kansas City Business Journal reports.

The new company, Sporting Innovations, provides services and software for the sports entertainment industry. It will build upon the technical advances at the teams new Livestrong Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan.

Sporting Innovations expects to have between 20 and 30 employees and will share the six-story building at 1511 Baltimore Ave. with other businesses.

A city official said Sporting Innovations will likely seek tax abatement and historic tax credits for the project.

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Nov 19
2011

Millions of New Yorkers have a cat, dog, fish, bird, or other companion animal. Now is a good time to start planning for what to do for your pet in the event of a disaster.

“It is very important to have a disaster plan for your pets,” said federal coordination officer Philip E. Parr, of FEMA. “Being ready increases the likelihood of survival for you and your pets. It’s best to be prepared.”

FEMA has teamed up with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Asosciation, and the Humane Society of the United States to develop pet preparedness guidelines.

Keep three days’ worth of pet food in an airtight container, water for three days, medicines and first aid supplies, collar, harness, leash, travel crate/pet carrier, important documents, photos for ID purposes, and familiar items like toys, treats, and blankets all in a supply kit.

The single most important thing you can do in an emergency is take them with you in the event you must evacuate. Animals left behind can easily be lost or injured. Plan ahead to where you’ll go. Options include a pet-friendly hotel, or stay with family. If your only option is a Red Cross public shelter, they may not be equipped to handle pets. Consider boarding your animals at a kennel or vet.

Stay informed about what types of emergencies can affect your region, and plan with neighbors. Be patient with your pets following a disaster. Try to get them back into normal routines as soon as possible, and be ready for behavioral problems that may result from stress from the situation. Leave no pets behind.

For information on pet-friendly accommodations in your area and disaster planning, visit www.ready.gov/pets and click on Pet Preparedness Toolkit. More information is available at www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm.

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