Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, Get Involved
September is National Preparedness Month. As part of this national event CAACO would like to encourage all members to help the communities they serve to become better prepared with homeland security and all-hazards preparedness.
In an effort to bring more attention to animal preparedness READYColorado has partnered with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation to develop a new “Plan for Pets in Advance of Emergency” brochure. This brochure reminds citizens that, “Animals need emergency supplies” and “Encourages them to make a plan for evacuating and taking care of their pets in the event of a disaster.”
Please join CAACO, READYColorado, CVMF, Colorado Citizen Corps, and all other partners in increasing public awareness with homeland security and all-hazards preparedness within your community by becoming involved in the education process and through the distribution of the “Plan for Pets in Advance of Emergency” brochures. These brochures and other educational materials are free of charge and easily obtainable through READYColorado. If you would like more information please visit www.readycolorado.com or contact Joe Stafford, CAACO President, jstaffor@dcsheriff.net
READYColorado says it best, “If we communicate about the importance of disaster readiness, we can make a difference in the lives of family members, friends, and neighbors.”
Thank You,
Joe Stafford
President
Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers
Animal Preparedness Links
READYColorado is a public awareness campaign that urges citizens to get ready for any disaster, natural or human-caused. The campaign website, readycolorado.com, provides easy access to information, tools and resources for complete disaster planning.
Includes information about disaster planning for animals and encourages families to think about their pets and other animals before disaster strikes.
Animal Safety: Pets and Disaster (Red Cross)
Includes information about pet first aid and preparing for farm animals.
Disaster Preparedness Brochures (HSUS)
Downloadable brochures include: Disaster Preparedness for Pets, Disaster Preparedness for Horses and Disaster Preparedness for Livestock.
Emergency Pet Preparedness (ASPCA)
Includes six steps you can take to make sure your pets will be safe. Offers a free "rescue alert sticker" that can be ordered online.
Colorado State Animal Response Team (SART)
Includes a downloadable brochure on disaster preparedness for families with pets and livestock, and a link to other Colorado animal resources organizations and information.
Ready America: Pet Items
From the Department of Homeland Security, this link provides information about preparing your pets for emergencies.
