USDA. APHIS. Animal Care.
APHIS published a final rule requiring all dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, carriers, research facilities and other entities regulated by the Agency under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to take additional steps to be better prepared for potential disaster situations.
DHHS. NIH. Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare.
Provides links to resources about planning for and responding to natural and other disasters.
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).
South Texas State University.
Contains eight chapters on the logistics of the disposal of animal carcasses created by numerous disasters.
DHS. FEMA. Emergency Management Institute.
Online training module to to guide emergency management officials, animal owners, and industries in preparing community disaster plans.
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.
Partners in disaster response. Includes lists of animal emergency response courses and reference materials.
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Articles, checklist, bibliography, and list of web links related to disaster planning in animal facilities. Go to page 52 to start.