Tompkins Ready - Pets and Livestock

PETS IN EMERGENCIES

As a pet owner, you have the responsibility to do emergency planning and preparedness for your pets as well as for yourself and your family.

• Microchip your pet

• Keep a collar and a tag with your telephone number on all cats and dogs

• Plan a Pet-friendly Place to Stay In Tompkins County

• Use a buddy system … identify a friend or neighbor who knows your pet and could help if you are not home

• Identify emergency veterinary services outside your area

• Plan for temporary confinement

• Prepare an emergency kit for each animal … include a picture of you with your pet for identification purposes or for posting missing posters

  5 Animal Disaster Preparedness Essentials

  Pet and Animal Emergency Planning
 

LIVESTOCK IN EMERGENCIES

Large animals and livestock need extra planning in disasters because of their shelter and transportation needs.

• Decisions about evacuation or “sheltering in place”

• Barn fires are the most common emergencies … prevention is key

• Farm disaster kit … what supplies do you need to have on hand

• Identify emergency power and water sources

  Disaster Preparedness for Farm Animals

  How to Develop a Disaster Management Plan for Livestock 

Take a FEMA online course Livestock in Disaster