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8 Tips for Effectively Communicating During a Crisis

Learn tips to engage the community during urgent and crisis situations when your animals (and staff) need it most.

Most Commonly Used Emergency & Disaster Acronyms

Disaster acronyms got you confused? Use our handy glossary to help you decipher what a JITT and a JFO are.

Disaster Response

These resources can help you prepare for and mobilize during times of crisis, whether natural or man-made.

2025 ASPCA California Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Fund

$5 million in grants are available in the ASPCA California Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Fund for animal welfare organizations.

Disaster Response Training

Check out these online and in-person trainings to prepare you for emergency and disaster situations.

ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team

The ASPCA works with both the victims of animal cruelty cases and the animal perpetrators of serious attacks against people.

Anti-Cruelty Group Forensic Services

Veterinarians, animal behaviorists, legal experts, and others who specialize in helping animals involved in serious crimes.

Veterinary Forensics Expertise Builds Stronger Cruelty Cases

The ASPCA is well-known for assisting law enforcement with suspected cases of animal abuse, bringing animals to safety, and ensuring they find loving homes. But that’s only part of the work.

Veterinary Forensic Sciences at the ASPCA

The ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Services team supports both animal cruelty victims and animals involved in serious attacks on people. Additionally, the ASPCA provides training opportunities for veterinarians interested in animal forensics.

Helpful Links for Disaster Planning

Websites with excellent information and resources for those planning for or otherwise involved in the care of animals in disaster.