English Cocker Spaniel Club
Of
Northern California
Disaster Information
Disaster Preparedness Resources
There are many types of disasters and each type may require a different response. Regardless of the disaster you may have to evacuate your home. If you must evacuate the most important thing you can do to protect your pet is to evacuate them as well. The best way to protect your pet in a disaster is to have a disaster plan.
The websites listed below provide information all aspects of disaster preparedness for you and your pet and also provide useful information for you to use in developing your own disaster plan.
This site is sponsored by the Community Animal Response and Evacuation Group. It provides information on:
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· www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm
This site is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Association. It provides information on planning, shelter and what to do before and after a disaster.
· www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html
The site is sponsored by the Dept. of Homeland Security, AKC, ASPCA, HSUS and AVMA. It provides a downloadable pet owners brochure on “Preparing your Pets for Emergencies.”
· www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/petprotect.asap
This site is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It provides information on, “Protecting Your Pet in An Emergency.”
·www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/disaster_preparedness_for_pets.html
This site is sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States. It provides information on how to pare for every day emergencies, a disaster supply checklist, how to find a safe place ahead of time and much more.
· www.akc.org/public_education/emergency.cfm
This site is sponsored by the American Kennel Club. It provides information on
First Aid for your Dog, Items in a First Aid Kit, List of Common Poisons,
Evacuation Tips and What to include in a Disaster Supply Kit.
This site is sponsored by the California Animal Control Directors Association.
It provides a list Animal Shelters in your area should your pet get lost.
This site provides a listing of hotels that allow pets.