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Disaster Response Training

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

ASPCA Survey Shows 83% of Pet Owners Are Impacted by Disasters, Fewer Than Half Have Preparedness Plans

New survey data released by the ASPCA underscores the importance of planning for pets ahead of disasters such as flooding, winter storms, tornadoes, and wildfires.

Pet Disaster Preparedness Guide: Be Ready, Stay Safe

Download these traveling bag lists and give them to your adopters and clients to help them be ready in case of emergency evacuations.

Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Disaster Preparedness Grants

The ASPCA is providing up to $500,000 in funding to improve disaster preparedness for animals in coastal and other high-risk communities in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Understanding NIMS and ICS

The National Incident Management System is an approach to incident management that can apply to emergencies of all types and sizes.

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.

Animal Shelter Disaster Response Resources

We’ve compiled a list of essential resources to help animal shelter staff navigate the immediate challenges following a natural disaster.

Sample Plans for Evacuation and Sheltering

These three sample plans can be adapted for your needs to help you prepare for animal emergencies, including evacuations and temporary sheltering.

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.

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