Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
disasters affecting animals
• Natural disasters • Fire, snow storms, tornados, floods, drought, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes • Infectious disease • Foreign animal diseases (FAD) • Zoonotic diseases • Man made • Nuclear, bioterrism, agroterrism
species affected
- LIVESTOCK
- CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS, HORSES, POULTRY
- WILDLIFE
- ZOO ANIMALS
- COMPANION/SERVICE ANIMALS
- DOGS, CATS, RABBITS, FERRETS, RODENTS
- REPTILES, EXOTIC
snow/ice storms
- Electricity outages
- Pig/poultry barns need heat and ventilation
- Water sources
- Automatic feeding
- Range cattle need feed sources
- CO, KS, NM: 3 major snow storms in Dec/Jan 06/07
extreme heat/drought
- California, July 2006
- Temperatures +110 ͦF for days
- Estimated livestock deaths
- 25,000 cattle
- 700,000 poultry
- Estimated losses to dairy industry
- $1 billion USD
- Dead animals normally rendered
- Special permission, animals taken to landfills.
floods
- Midwest, May/June 2008
- IA, WI, IL, MO
- Temporary animal shelters
- Kirkwood Community College
- Housed 1,000 animals
- Horse barn for large dogs, groups
- Evacuated 40,000 livestock (hogs)
- 4,000 died due to levee break
fire
- Kamiah Idaho, 2015
- Lightening strike
- Loss of 60 + homes
- Evacuations
- Shelters set up in Orofino, ID
planning
- Different disasters, different planning required
- Different training needs
- Different resources required
- Helicopters and hay
- Fire trucks with water hoses
- Generators, fuel
- Housing, food, transportation, medical care for animals.
risk assessment
- What are the major potential disaster risks?
- County disaster management web site
- What infrastructure available?
- Roadway available to transport animals
- Housing available to protect animals
- Food, water, safety
- Other defensible areas
- What resources are available?
- Animals shelters
- Animal transport
shelter in place vs evacuation
- Shelter is place:
- Food, water, electricity/generator, medical care (enough for 3 days)
- Management: disease prevention, safe environment, animal ID
- Evacuation :
- Can I safely transport animals
- Adequate shelter available for animals
- Food
- Water
- Medical care
- Management: disease prevention, safe environment (species separation)
- Animal ID
considerations for shelter in place
- Power outage
- Winter vs Summer
- Defensible property
- Safe structures
- Who will care for animals under mandatory evacuation
- Permanent ID
considerations for evacuation
• Not usually an option due to number of animals involved and
resources available.
• Ability to safely transport animals in a timely manner.
• Availability of shelter services.
• Animal identification including transport papers (brand inspection,
health certificates, etc.)
• Permanent animal ID.
considerations for shelter in place
- Food, water, medications to last 72 hours without power.
- Communication with out-of-area relative/friend your situation.
- Pet emergency preparedness kit
evacuation considerations
• Local and state health and safety regulations do not permit the Red Cross to
allow pet in disaster shelters. (service animals are waved)
• Mandatory evacuation plan to take pet with
• Pet emergency preparedness kit
• Have a list of friends, boarding facilities, veterinarians (outside the area) who
could shelter pet if emergency shelter does not allow pets.
• Have a list of pet friendly motels.
pet emergency preparedness kit
• Medications and medical records (stored in waterproof container) and a
first aid kit.
• Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to safely transport pets and
ensure they do not escape.
• Current photos of pets in case they get lost.
• Food, drinkable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and manual can opener.
• Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems,
and name and number of regular veterinarian in case you need to foster or
board your pets.
• Pet bed/toys if easily transportable.
• Keep in sturdy containers (duffle bag, covered tote)
recovery
- Carcass disposal
- Indemnity
- Insurance payments
- Reuniting displaced animals with owners
- Adoption
