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Disaster Preparedness for Animal Owners

Preparing and Protecting Pets & Livestock

A disaster event could happen at any time, anywhere. Whether you have household pets, livestock, or both; planning ahead can make all the difference in your safety and theirs. Oregon has several disaster risks not limited to but including earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, flooding, landslides, winter storms & ice events, volcanic activity, and drought. In the event of a major or minor disaster, it is important to remember to be prepared, stay safe, and act fast.

For more information see Oregon Department of Agriculture Disaster Resources.

Animal Owner Disaster Preparedness Planning

Create an Emergency Plan

Household pet emergency planning can be found at ready.gov/pets and AVMA - Pets and Disasters.
For livestock specific planning visit: Humane Society - Livestock Disaster Preparedness.

Build an Emergency Kit

Household pet emergency kit planning and large animal tips can be found at CDC - Pet Emergency Preparedness Kit.
Livestock specific tips and emergency kit considerations can be found at FEMA - Livestock Preparedness Tips and FEMA - 5 Tips for Protecting Livestock During Disaster.

Stay Informed

Sign up for Oregon emergency alerts at: https://oralert.gov/.
Preparedness Tools for Oregonians: OHA - Preparedness Page.

Don't wait until it's too late! Taking action now can save lives. Make a plan, prepare your supplies, and ensure your animals are protected when disaster strikes.

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