ISSUE 15: PETS IN EMERGENCIES Emergency planning for pets is an important part of municipal and household emergency preparations, greatly increasing the likelihood that pets will be safely evacuated. Key responsibilities for animals in an emergency are already covered in our Municipal Emergency Management Plan However, not all residents are aware of these 2017-19. responsibilities. For those experiencing family violence or crisis situations, pet ownership can be a significant problem for those in need of emergency accommodation. To support families during these difficult times, these accommodation issues need to be addressed. WHAT WE CURRENTLY DO COMMUNITY VIEWS NEW ACTIONS FOR 2018–21 Work with domestic animal This issue was not raised in Educate residents about how to plan for businesses to make sure they have the community discussion their pets in emergencies. emergency plans in place. paper. Work with local agencies to refine a process Meet the requirements of the for handling the emergency care of pets in domestic violence and other crisis situations. Emergency Management Plan and its sub plan, the 2017– 19 Emergency Animal Welfare Management Plan.
ISSUE 15: PETS IN EMERGENCIES Emergency planning for pets is an important part of municipal and household emergency preparations, greatly increasing the likelihood that pets will be safely evacuated. Key responsibilities for animals in an emergency are already covered in our Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2017-19. However, not all residents are aware of these responsibilities. For those experiencing family violence or crisis situations, pet ownership can be a significant problem for those in need of emergency accommodation. To support families during these difficult times, these accommodation issues need to be addressed. WHAT WE CURRENTLY DO COMMUNITY VIEWS NEW ACTIONS FOR 2018–21 Work with domestic animal businesses to make sure they have emergency plans in place. Meet the requirements of the Emergency Management Plan 2017– 19 and its sub plan, the Emergency Animal Welfare Management Plan. This issue was not raised in the community discussion paper. Educate residents about how to plan for their pets in emergencies. Work with local agencies to refine a process for handling the emergency care of pets in domestic violence and other crisis situations.