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Pet Disaster Preparedness
Recent events suggest that snow storms, power outages,
flooding and hurricanes may not be the only disasters we need
to plan for. The threat of terrorist acts and war is very real.
In times of disaster it is estimated that more than
70% of people that are evacuated in the event of a disaster; will
not leave if they cannot take their beloved pets.
Traditionally pets are not allowed in disaster shelters
so pet owners need to have a plan and they need to take their
pets with them.
Leaving pets behind is not acceptable. No one can
be sure of the length of time you will be gone and the cost of
rescuing or rounding up domestic pets after a disaster can be
astronomical.
The NHSPCA has organized a team of volunteers that
are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. This
team of well trained volunteers are working hard to provide a
plan for the entire seacoast region and be ready when disaster
strikes by:
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- Reducing the number of pets that get left behind in a disaster.
- Making sure community members are prepared when disaster
strikes.
- Campaigning to allow pets in shelters -human shelters if
and when evacuation is necessary
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