#disaster preparedness

AVMA helps veterinarians prepare pet owners in event of disaster

September 6, 2018

With hurricane season in full swing, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has gathered resources that  veterinarians can share with pet owners to help them prepare for the impact of these potentially devastating storms. The resources provided are made to help owners assemble a pet evacuation kit prior to an incident, deal with a lost pet, and figure out what to do after a disaster. Pet evacuation kit Assemble the kit well in advance of …

AVMF offers resources, seeks support for colleagues affected by California fires

August 3, 2018

As massive wildfires rage across California, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AMVF) is working to help veterinary colleagues and animals in need. The Carr Fire, a week old, is the sixth most destructive fire in California history, destroying nearly 1,000 structures and claiming several lives. With less than 30 percent containment achieved and continued hot, dry, and windy weather conditions, it’s expected to worsen before headway is made. The AVMF has been in contact with …

Survey: Majority of pet owners unprepared for upcoming disaster

May 11, 2018

Banfield Pet Hospital revealed in a recent survey that 91 percent of pet owners are unprepared for the next natural disaster. In advance of hurricane season and in honor of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 12, the Banfield Foundation has kicked off a disaster preparedness campaign to help pet owners prepare for the unexpected. From May 10 through September 30, for every donation of $45 or more …

New AVMA emergency info helps safeguard large animals

September 18, 2017

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and the importance of animal disaster planning has been made clear by recent hurricanes and wildfires. Livestock evacuations have been all too common, both on large and small scales. A new American Veterinary Medical Association website resource provides critical information that veterinarians can share with owners of horses, poultry, cattle, and other livestock to help them plan in advance to safeguard animals in the event of emergency. The …
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