This information resource was developed and is maintained by Stephen M. Apatow, Director of Research and Development, Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Law.  Questions or suggestions regarding Preparedness & Planning for Pets, Livestock and Wildlife can be sent to: admin@humanitarian.net.

Create an evacuation plan: Take your pets with you, but understand that only service animals may be permitted in public shelters. Plan how you will care for your pets in an emergency.  See: Animal Safety - Pets and Disaster: Be Prepared

In The Spotlight

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Disaster Preparedness Series: Educational materials are provided to assist veterinarians, animal owners, and others interested in the well-being of animals to prepare for animal safety in the event of a disaster. 
• Ready.gov: Department of Homeland Security.  Overview, Make a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed - Biological Threat, Chemical Threat, Explosions, Nuclear Blast, Radiation Threat.
• Global Preparedness and Response Network: Topics include Terrorism, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Chemical & Hazardous Materials Risks, Radiological Emergency Preparedness.

• Animals and Emergencies
• Through Hell and High Water: Disasters and the Human-Animal Bond
• The Role of the Wildlife Rehabilitator in Disaster Preparedness and Response
• Humane Society Disaster Response and Planning Web Site
• EDEN: The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the U.S.
• United States Geological Survey