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Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series Resource Center
The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) provides various resources and useful information for those in the disaster behavioral health field.
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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.
This 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.
This 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.
This 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.
This 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.
This 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.
Developed 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.
This 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.
This 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.
This document provides information on understanding grief and the grieving process after the death of a pet. It reviews different ways to grieve and includes tips for coping with grief experienced when a pet dies.
Companion 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.
Developed 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.
Provided 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.
This booklet was developed to help pet owners avoid having to leave their animals stranded in the event of a disaster or an evacuation. It includes detailed information on assembling emergency kits and plans addressing the needs of a wide variety of animals including livestock.
This booklet was developed to help pet owners avoid having to leave their animals stranded in the event of a disaster or an evacuation. It includes detailed information on assembling emergency kits and plans addressing the needs of a wide variety of animals including livestock.
This 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.
This course provides information for groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their owners, and the animal-care industries in disasters.
This course combines the knowledge of livestock producers and emergency managers to present a unified approach to mitigate the impact of disasters on animal agriculture.
This 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.
This manual details best practices for veterinarians working during a disaster. The manual includes various pet responder trainings, tactics to triage animals during a disaster, and how to maintain the safety of pet responders during a disaster.
This 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.
This 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.
This 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.
This 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.
This 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.