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Emergency & Disaster Preparedness

Planning, training, sheltering, and response resources for animal-related emergencies and disasters.

RESOURCES

American Red Cross: Pet Disaster Preparedness

Practical guidance for preparing pets and other animals for emergencies, evacuation, disaster supplies, sheltering, and recovery.

Ready.gov Pets and Animals

Federal household disaster-preparedness guidance focused on including pets and animals in emergency plans.

VDACS Emergency Preparedness for Animal Owners

Virginia-specific guidance for pet disaster planning, evacuation, emergency kits, identification, and care arrangements.

NACA Disaster Response Portal

Disaster training, protocols, resources, grants, and response guidance for animal care and control professionals.

Virginia Department of Emergency Management: Individual Preparedness

Virginia emergency preparedness guidance for households, including planning, supplies, evacuation, and recovery.

Code 3 Associates Animal Welfare Training

Professional training in animal disaster response, emergency sheltering, rescue, handling, and animal services.