Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act (Public Law No: 117-212, signed on 10/17/2022) directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a working group relating to best practices and federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters. Specifically, the working group shall […]
Commonly Used Sheltering Items Catalog (September 2022) – New Edition
The Commonly Used Sheltering Items (CUSI) Catalog is a compilation of items for which FEMA maintains agreements so that these items can be more easily provisioned during a disaster. These items are focused on meeting the needs of survivors in the shelter environment and other congregate settings and are arranged around categories relating to sheltering, […]
Evacuee Support Planning Guide and Resources
Evacuee Support Planning Guide Cover Page EVACUEE SUPPORT PLANNING GUIDE (JULY 2009) During an evacuation, those needing to leave an at-risk or impact area may be able to do so using their own transportation resources (i.e., self-evacuees), while others without their own transportation may need assistance (i.e., transportation-assisted evacuees). This document is designed to address […]
Pet and Animal Sheltering Capacity: Facility, Supply and Equipment Requirements
This presentation from NVOAD in conjunction with The Humane Society of the United States and National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition reviews sheltering pets in a community affected by a disaster.
Cohabitated Human/Household Pet Sheltering Toolkit
In July 2023, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry released the revised version of “Cohabitated Human/Household Pet Sheltering Toolkit.” The purpose of this Toolkit is to offer functional guidance to aid in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of Cohabitated Human/Household Pet (CHHP) shelters in response to an emergency associated with a natural or manmade […]