DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
This page offers resources and links for the legal community and helpful information for animal owners and caretakers in the event of disaster. American Veterinary Medical Association : AVMA site includes information for veterinarians, owners, and others on preparing and responding to disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency : Quick tips on disaster management for pet owners. Humane Society of the United States : Website includes downloadable brochures on preparing pets, horses, and livestock for disaster; the HSUS Disaster Relief Fund; and more. New York City Office of Emergency Management : Downloadable brochure with information on preparing your pet for emergencies and room to write down important contact information. United States Department of Agriculture : Website offers information on planning for and working through disaster and emergency with companion animals, farm animals, research animals, and zoo, circus, and marine animals. Horses American Association of Equine Practitioners Books and Other Materials on Disaster Preparedness and AnimalsAnimal Management in Disasters, by Dr. Sebastian E. Heath “Animal- related issues in disaster preparedness and ways to enhance New York’s planning policy” - (Former Chair, James F. Gesualdi, Hearing Testimony to New York State Assembly and NYS Senate) “Human-Animal Bond Considerations During Disasters,” by Caroline B. Schaffer, DVM.
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