Emergency Pet Sheltering During a Disaster

Learning Objectives Write a pet emergency plan Assemble a pet emergency kit Understand the PETS Act Identify pet containment needs

Welcome Introductions Restroom locations Silence telephones Emergency exits/procedures

Workshop Goals Enable youth to: Engage in disaster preparedness for pets Understand the community’s role in local small animal response

Agenda Activity Time Presentation 35 Minutes Break 15 Minutes Activities 75 Minutes Conclusion

Initial Knowledge Check

Preparing for a Disaster

PETS Act of 2006 Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standard (PETS) Act Why was the PETS Act created? Types of animals included?

PETS Act of 2006 Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standard (PETS) Act Why was the PETS Act created? Hurricane Katrina Types of animals included?

PETS Act of 2006 Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standard (PETS) Act Why was the PETS Act created? Hurricane Katrina Types of animals included? Dogs Rodents Cats Turtles Birds Rabbits

The _______________________________ Quick Check The _______________________________ ______________ Act requires state and local jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service animals into disaster planning.

Quick Check The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act requires state and local jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service animals into disaster planning.

Pet Emergency Plan Develop emergency plan with veterinarian Permanent identification (i.e., microchip) Emergency supply kit Evacuation vs. shelter at home plans

Pet Emergency Plan Develop a buddy system Share emergency plans Share emergency supply kit location

Quick Check 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 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

Pet Emergency Plan Evacuation plan Transport logistics Emergency supply kit Pet evacuation options: Public shelter Family or friends Pet friendly hotel or motel Boarding facility

Sheltering Center is ready! Temporary Emergency Pet Shelter Hallways lined Runner placed Crates arranged Sheltering Center is ready!

Community Involvement Donate Volunteer Information sharing

Quick Check Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency. True False

Quick Check Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency. True False

Pet Emergency Plan Shelter at home plan Emergency supply kit Weather radio Emergency contact list

Pet Emergency Supply Kit

Pet Emergency Supply Kit Evaluate the kit on a regular basis: Add/subtract items as needed Keep the food and water fresh Keep medical records up-to-date Train animal to the crate/carrier

Quick Check 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 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

Selecting and Constructing a Crate Selecting a crate Ensure crate is size appropriate Assemble crate fully and correctly

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

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

Pet Emergency Plan When an emergency strikes Check for up to date information Assess the situation – evacuate or shelter at home? Implement appropriate plan

Activities Hands On Crate Assembly Shelter Intake Form Animal Identification Classroom Pet Emergency Plan Pet Emergency Supply Kit

Final Knowledge Check

Workshop Evaluation Please complete your evaluation forms!

Photography Credits 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 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