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Public Health Preparedness

Managing Pets

  • Animal Care
     The following information is taken directly from a FEMA independent Study Course. It is intended to increase awareness and preparedness among animal and care providers and heighten awareness of the special issues that emergency managers need to consider when incorporating animal care into an emergency operations plan.
  • Saving the Whole Family: The American Veterinarian Medical Association
    The American Veterinary Medical Association has developed this booklet to help you avoid having to leave your animals stranded in the event of a disaster or an evacuation. Also available in PDF format
  • Preparing Your Pet Makes Good Sense
    This information was developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in consultation with: American Kennel Club, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, American Veterinary Medical Association, and The Humane Society of the U.S.
  • Need A Place To Stay with Your Pet?
    This website provides a list of pet friendly hotels and motels across the U.S. along with rate and size restrictions.