Strengthening Communi ty Agrosecur i ty Preparedness
Emergency Pet Sheltering During a Disaster
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Learning Objectives
• Write a pet emergency plan• Assemble a pet emergency kit• Understand the PETS Act• Identify pet containment needs
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Welcome
• Introductions• Restroom locations• Silence telephones• Emergency exits/procedures
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Workshop Goals
Enable youth to: • Engage in disaster
preparedness for pets
• Understand the community’s role in local small animal response
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Agenda
Activity Time
Presentation 35 Minutes
Break 15 Minutes
Activities 75 Minutes
Conclusion 15 Minutes
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Initial Knowledge Check
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Preparing for a Disaster
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• Pets Evacuation and
Transportation Standard (PETS) Act• Why was the PETS Act created?• Types of animals included?
PETS Act of 2006
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• Pets Evacuation and
Transportation Standard (PETS) Act• Why was the PETS Act created?
Hurricane Katrina• Types of animals included?
PETS Act of 2006
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• Pets Evacuation and
Transportation Standard (PETS) Act• Why was the PETS Act created?
Hurricane Katrina• Types of animals included?
PETS Act of 2006
Dogs Rodents Cats Turtles Birds Rabbits
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Quick Check
The _______________________________
______________ Act requires state and local jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service
animals into disaster planning.
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Quick Check
The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act requires state and local
jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service animals into disaster planning.
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Develop emergency plan with veterinarian Permanent identification (i.e., microchip)Emergency supply kitEvacuation vs. shelter
at home plans
Pet Emergency Plan
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Develop a buddy system Share emergency plansShare emergency supply kit location
Pet Emergency Plan
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Developing a family pet emergency/disaster plan is important because:
A. Everyone in the house needs to know what to do in case of an emergency/disaster
B. A parent may be away from home during an emergency/disaster
C. Being prepared decreases stress during an emergency for you and your pets
D. All of the above
Quick Check
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Developing a family pet emergency/disaster plan is important because:
A. Everyone in the house needs to know what to do in case of an emergency/disaster
B. A parent may be away from home during an emergency/disaster
C. Being prepared decreases stress during an emergency for you and your pets
D. All of the above
Quick Check
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Evacuation plan• Transport logistics• Emergency supply kit• Pet evacuation options:
Public shelterFamily or friends Pet friendly hotel or motel Boarding facility
Pet Emergency Plan
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Hallways lined Runner placed
Crates arranged Sheltering Center is ready!
Temporary Emergency Pet Shelter
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• Donate• Volunteer• Information sharing
Community Involvement
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Quick Check
Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency.
True False
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Quick Check
Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency.
True False
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Shelter at home planEmergency supply kitWeather radioEmergency contact list
Pet Emergency Plan
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Pet Emergency Supply Kit
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• Evaluate the kit on a regular basis:Add/subtract items as neededKeep the food and water freshKeep medical records up-to-date
• Train animal to the crate/carrier
Pet Emergency Supply Kit
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What should you include in a pet emergency supply kit?
A. Food and water
B. Toys and treats
C. Sanitation items
D. Medical records and medications
E. All of the above
Quick Check
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What should you include in a pet emergency supply kit?
A. Food and water
B. Toys and treats
C. Sanitation items
D. Medical records and medications
E. All of the above
Quick Check
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• Selecting a crate• Ensure crate is size appropriate• Assemble crate fully and correctly
Selecting and Constructing a Crate
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Quick Check
The best way to transport your animal to a shelter is by carrying it because it will keep the animal calm.
True False
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Quick Check
The best way to transport your animal to a shelter is by carrying it because it will keep the animal calm.
True False
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When an emergency strikesCheck for up to date
information Assess the situation
– evacuate or shelter at home?
Implement appropriate plan
Pet Emergency Plan
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Hands On• Crate Assembly• Shelter Intake
Form• Animal
Identification
Classroom• Pet Emergency
Plan• Pet Emergency
Supply Kit
Activities
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Final Knowledge Check
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Workshop EvaluationPlease complete your
evaluation forms!
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• Slide 2 pixsooz/Shutterstock• Slide 4 Elena Nayashkova• Slides 6, 32 Annette Shaff/Shutterstock• Slide 7 Stuart Miles/Shutterstock• Slides 8, 9, 10 hannah darzy/Shutterstock• Slides 11, 12 FeyginFoto/Shutterstock• Slide 13 XiXinXing/Shutterstock• Slide 14 Jiang Hongyan/Shutterstock• Slides 15, 16 Inna Astakhova• Slide 17 Susan Schmitz/Shutterstock• Slide 18 North Carolina State Animal Response Team
and Marion County Emergency Management
Photography Credits
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• Slide 19 Spectral-Design/Shutterstock• Slides 20, 21 Africa Studio/Shutterstock• Slide 22 Ermolaev Alexander/Shutterstock• Slide 23 Tatyana Vyc, K. Miri Photography, winzdata1,
tashatuvango, Karen Roach, hd Connelly, Sergey Lavrentev, iQoncept, Fototmak, John T Takai, Stockshoppe, all of Shutterstock
• Slide 24 Lisovskaya Natalia/Shutterstock• Slides 25, 26 Mandy Godbehar/Shutterstock• Slide 27 Budimir Jevtic/Shutterstock• Slides 28, 29 FXEGS Javier Espuny/Shutterstock• Slide 30 Maksim Kabakou/Shutterstock• Slide 33 Marish/Shutterstock
Photography Credits
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