1. Keep a “Pet Emergency Kit” ready. The kit should include: a few days worth of medication, your pet’s medical and vaccination records, a leash, collar, identification, water, food, toys, and bedding.
2. Make sure that your animals have some form of permanent identification such as a microchip, brand, tattoo, etc.
3. Purchase a pet carrier and label it with emergency contact information.
4. Store water and feed for emergencies.
5. Create a contingency plan for animals including horses, live stock, etc., in an emergency situation that addresses transportation, water and feed resources, and areas for confinement if needed.
Animal Agrosecurity and Emergency Management – Free
On-line Course:
From the EDEN Website, which has materials on other
topics as well:
“Threats to livestock production include natural
disasters, disease outbreaks, agroterrorism, and other
emergencies. Proper animal agrosecurity and emergency management reduces the effects of these incidents.
The EDEN Animal Agrosecurity and Emergency Management Course is a vital educational resource to help all people involved protect animals and ensure a safe food and fiber supply. Available online, the course is designed for Extension professionals, emergency managers, health officials, and others who recognize the need for improved animal agrosecurity and emergency management education in their communities.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). Animal Agrosecurity and Emergency Management (On-line course)
