Pet Disaster Preparedness For Maryland
The PETS Act of 2006: When over 88,000 pets went missing after Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed the Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006. It makes state and local authorities include companion animals and service animals in their disaster preparedness plans in order to qualify for funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
For Maryland Programs visit the Maryland Disaster Preparedness site (or just Google “Disaster Preparedness Your State“)
Helpful Links For Pets In An Emergency
- Preparedness information for pets by the American Red Cross
- Handling Pets in a Disaster
- From the Humane Society
- Pet friendly lodging facilities
- The American Kennel Club Rescue Services
- The effects of disasters on the animal-human bond
- How to trap an animal
Have a service dog? Look here at the Dept of Disabilities
Anne Arundel County, Maryland Advice on Preparedness for Pets
Other “no-brainer” info that can go overlooked:
- Go online RIGHT NOW and verify your pet’s microchip has all of your updated information on it
- Make sure your pet is wearing some sort of collar with an ID
- Pack food & water for your pet
- Keep an extra leash in your car
- Bring any medication your pet needs
- Keep a copy of your pet’s rabies certificate with you
- Have a pet first aid kit (the ASPCA has a good list)
- Take current pictures, especially of any specific physical characteristics to identify your pet should you become separated
Current Facebook Pages of Value for Hurricane Irene 2011:
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