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This web page details pet disaster planning and preparation. The web page describes how to devise a disaster plan that includes the needs of pets; how to build a pet disaster kit; and additional considerations for large animals, such as horses, goats, and pigs.
View ResourceThis web page clarifies and details understanding grief and the grieving process after the death of a pet. It reviews how different age groups, including seniors and children, grieve the loss of a pet, and includes tips for coping with grief experienced when a pet dies. It further links to additional external resources to aid in the grieving process.
View ResourceThis web page provides a pet-tailored disaster preparedness kit, detailing the necessity of maintaining important pet documents, food, water, and medications, as well as pet memorabilia. The web page also includes a fillable document for pet owners to use when opting for boarding services for their pets during a disaster.
View ResourceThis web page details the steps one can take to secure the safety of their pets before, during, and after disasters and other emergencies. The web page provides guidance on how to begin developing disaster plans and emergency kits, locating pet-friendly hotels, sheltering in place, and pet first aid.
View ResourceThis tip sheet provides livestock owners with guidance on planning, evacuation, identification, and medical records before a disaster. The tip sheet emphasizes the importance of vehicle maintenance, fire and flood preparations, and provides detailed steps to follow during and after a disaster.
View ResourceThis tip sheet offers actionable steps that horse owners can take to prepare their horses for safety during different phases of disaster. Additionally, the tip sheet provides a suggested disaster preparedness kit for horse owners to ensure the security of horses during a disaster.
View ResourceDeveloped by Four Paws USA, this web page provides a comprehensive guide for farm animal owners on disaster preparedness. The guide details disaster planning, building a disaster kit, and the unique challenges of handling large livestock. It further offers practical steps for staying at home, evacuating, and returning home after a disaster.
View ResourceThis web page features resources that community leaders can use to develop animal disaster plans or improve upon existing plans. It includes a request form to use to obtain RedRover’s temporary emergency animal sheltering forms and provides links to examples of other organizations, manuals, and plans that address the care of animals in disasters.
View ResourceThis web page features insights from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 4’s Operational Planning Branch Chief, who is also a farmer, about the year-round concern for preparedness among families with livestock. The web page provides practical advice for farmers and ranchers, addressing severe weather-induced hazards, and the necessity of resources to support systems used to safeguard animals during disasters.
View ResourceCompanion animals are often essential for individuals experiencing homelessness to reduce stress and enhance resilience. This resource provides best practice guidance for treating this bond as a family unit when providing individuals experiencing homelessness with services, shelter, and support during disasters.
View ResourceDeveloped by the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART), this plan describes how evacuation points and household pet shelters within the State of Louisiana will be operated during a disaster. The plan aims to enable residents with household pets to evacuate during an emergency, as well as to control and support the humane care and treatment of household pets during such events.
View ResourceProvided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), this fact sheet emphasizes the importance of disaster planning and preparedness. The fact sheet recommends various actionable steps, including creating a livestock evacuation kit, ensuring adequate food and water, and assessing farm safety to safeguard the well-being of livestock during extreme weather events.
View ResourceThis course is tailored to increase disaster awareness and preparedness among animal owners and care providers. The course details the typical hazards that affect animals and the actions owners can take to reduce the impact of disasters for domesticated animals.
View ResourceThis course combines the knowledge of livestock producers and emergency managers to present a unified approach to mitigate the impact of disasters on animal agriculture.
View ResourceThis web page offers insights into managing livestock in various disasters, including floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. The fact sheet provides practical advice on prioritizing safety, evacuating livestock, and addressing specific challenges posed by different types of disasters, ensuring the welfare of animals during crisis situations.
View ResourceThis web page provides guidance for rural residents who own livestock on managing their animals in the aftermath of a disaster. The web page emphasizes priorities such as personal safety, locating and caring for animals, and practical techniques to help livestock physically readjust after a disaster.
View ResourceThis brochure provides information regarding the emotions one might experience after the death of a pet. It reviews the stages of grief, discusses the difficult decision regarding whether or not to get another pet, and provides guidance on remembering the pet.
View ResourceThis brochure provides information regarding livestock and disasters. It lists precautions for livestock owners to consider when preparing for disasters, tips for sheltering in place, and evacuation planning guidance. The brochure also lists essential items to include in a farm disaster kit.
View ResourceThis document offers information regarding the role of the American Red Cross in disaster relief work as it relates to pet sheltering. It includes guidance regarding communication and mass care and provides examples of effective programs to support the care of pets.
View ResourceThis document provides tips for developing a pet memorial that might help with coping and grief by providing a loving reminder of the pet.
View ResourceThe U.S. Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. The website includes resources from various entities on animal welfare in disaster or emergency situations and provides links to preparedness and rescue information for companion and farm animals.
View ResourceNASAAEP is a collaborative alliance of state programs charged with planning, preparing for, and responding to disasters involving animals. On their website, NASAAEP provides individuals with communication and networking resources to facilitate information sharing and effective planning at the local, state, and federal levels to aid in animal well-being during disasters.
View ResourceThis website helps pet owners locate pet-friendly lodging and other pet-related travel services and information.
View ResourceThis document describes common responses of families dealing with the death of a pet and provides tips about ways to cope with the grief and difficult decisions that may need to be made.
View ResourceThis document provides guidance regarding how to cope with the immediate grief experienced when a pet dies. It provides 10 steps that may help pet owners feel better and manage their grief.
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