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The educational materials listed below are provided to assist veterinarians, animal owners, and others interested in the well-being of animals to prepare for animal safety in the event of a disaster.
For information about ordering these materials, or for further information about the AVMA Disaster Preparedness Program, please contact us.
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State animal disaster plans and resources |
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AVMA Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide |
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The AVMA Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide is a 500 page, 3-ring binder of disaster resource information designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, emergency managers, and others interested in planning for animals in disasters.
Download Guide online
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Saving the Whole Family© |
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Help your clients keep their animals safe in a disaster by providing them with this informative booklet from the AVMA.
This detailed planning resource for both small and large animals in disasters can help your clients maintain the safety of the animals you have dedicated your life to helping.
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Disaster Preparedness for Veterinary Practices |
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Are you prepared to continue practicing in the aftermath of a disaster?
Disasters can occur at any time, in any place. Find out how to continue practicing veterinary medicine, continue paying your staff, and communicate with your clients.
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AVMA Collections: Disaster preparedness and response |
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The catastrophic events of the 2005 hurricane season, and the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001, fueled intense activity around improving local, state, and national preparedness and response planning for biosecurity and the handling of animals in disasters. This collection of articles reflects the arduous work of experts who have grappled with the central questions and offered their findings and recommendations within the covers of the AVMA scientific journals. View the AVMA Collection on Disaster Preparedness and Response. |
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