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Natural Disasters: Preparing an Emergency Plan for your Pet

With emergency assistance available for people during times of natural disasters, what about our pets? Here are some resources from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to plan for your pets safety.

As we are all dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, I see that there are many emergency resources and assistance for people, yet there are little or no programs in-place to accomodate pets.  People already face issues with evacuations, etc., and unfortunately those with pets can face much greater challenges than those without pets. 

So, it prompted me to search to find more information about what pet owners can do in emergency situations.  The best tactic is to try to plan ahead and have an emergency plan in-place for your pets so that when disaster does strike, at least there are some options ready or available instead of being at a loss as to what to do and being in a very desperate situation. 

Here are some resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in regard to planning for your pets safety during times of natural disaster.  They offer checklists, brochures, videos and other helpful information for pet owners: http://www.ready.gov/animals

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I sincerely hope that you, your family and pets have made it through the hurricane safely and that this information will be helpful to you in planning for the future. 

Colleen O'Neill

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WAYNE TOWNSHIP ANIMAL SHELTER

201 Pompton Plains Crossroads

Wayne, NJ 07470

(Located off Route 23 North; take the Jackson Avenue exit)

Website:  www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ516.html

Phone: 973-694-0767

Fax: 973-616-1270

Email: animalshelter@waynetownship.com

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