AVMA Offers Free, 500-page Disaster Planning Guide for Pet Owners
and Veterinarians
Posted: Sep.06.07
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September marked the two-year anniversary of
Hurricane Katrina and much of the nation dealing with floods, wild
fires and hurricane-level wind speeds.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has developed
the AVMA Disaster Preparedness Series to help veterinarians, pet
owners and others address animal and human well-being during and
after a disaster.
The 500-page Disaster Planning Guide for Pet Owners and
Veterinarians is free and was released in September, which is
designated as National Preparedness Month - a time for
veterinarians and pet owners to make plans that save the lives of
cherished pets.
"The AVMA Disaster Preparedness series is a valuable resource
to assist pet owners and emergency planners in preparing for an
emergency. Creating an effective animal evacuation plan is the best
way to keep individuals and their animals out of danger in the
event of an emergency," said Dr. Heather Case, AVMA Assistant
Director, Scientific Activities Division and Coordinator for
Emergency Preparedness and Response.
For more information on the series, visit www.avma.org/disaster. For
additional information on disaster preparedness, visit www.ready.gov.
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