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Disaster Preparedness and Response
American Veterinary Medical Association.
A collection of topical papers regarding disaster preparedness for animals.
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Pets Evacuation and Standards Act 2006  (PDF|34 KB)
This US law requires local and state emergency preparedness authorities to include in their evacuation plans how they will accommodate household pets and service animals in case of a disaster.
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Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense. Get Ready Now.
Ready America.
Provides a brochure and video on preparing your pets for disasters.
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Animal Safety: Pets and Disaster
American Red Cross.
Provides disaster plan preparation information for pets, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets.
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Information for Pet Owners
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Information on planning for pet disaster needs, preparing to shelter your pet, and what to do during and after a disaster.
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Animals in Disaster: Awareness and Preparedness Online Training Module
DHS. FEMA. Emergency Management Institute.
Online training module to increase awareness and preparedness among animal owners about typical hazards, how animals are affected and what can be done to reduce the impact of disasters.
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Animals in Disaster: Community Planning Online Training Module
DHS. FEMA. Emergency Management Institute.
Online training module to to guide emergency management officials, animal owners, and industries in preparing community disaster plans.
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Protect Your Pets in an Emergency
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As part of the information on emergency preparedness, this page lists things to consider, local animal shelter contacts, and web page links.
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Preparing for a Disaster: Planning for Pets and Livestock
DHS. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Information on planning ahead in the event of a natural disaster to protect the safety and well being of your pets and livestock.
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Image of the eye of a hurricaneDisaster Preparedness Series
American Veterinary Medical Association.
Consists of 4 parts: Guide; Saving the Whole Family (Large and Small Animals); Veterinary Practice and Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT).
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Dog wearing an emergency pack on its backPet Disaster Center
Humane Society of the United States.
HSUS Disaster Services Program provides preparedness information to protect animals from disasters.
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Animal Disaster Plans of US States
Friends of Animals.
Map of the United States with active links state by state of current animal disaster plans.
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Pet Safety
American Humane Association.
Contains general safety information as well as reducing rabies risk, poison-proofing your pet; pet-proofing your home, preparing for disaster, etc.
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Disaster Preparedness for Pets
Humane Society of the United States.
Information for before, during and after a disaster.
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Three horses grazingDisaster Preparedness for Horses
Humane Society of the United States.
Discusses the importance for horse disaster preparedness due to the animals' size and their shelter and transportation needs. Disasters from barn fires to train derailments may require evacuation and you must be prepared to move your horses to a safe area.
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