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3 Tips for Setting Up a Temporary Shelter

In the event of a disaster or large-scale seizure in your community, follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR).

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.

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.

Emergency Preparedness Guide for Pet Owners

This emergency pet preparedness guide helps to ensure pets are well cared for even during a crisis. Share it with your community now!

How Animal Shelters and Clinics Can Prepare for Hurricanes

September marks the height of hurricane season - prepare for the worst with the best resources, including a downloadable pet disaster poster!

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.

Disaster Response

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

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.

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.

3 Tips for Intake and Operations at a Temporary Shelter

Managing a temporary shelter can be an overwhelming task. Follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR)