RI DEM/Advice for animal owners facing a disaster, such as a severe storm or emergency evacuation

Rhode Island
Department of Environmental Management

Advice for animal owners
facing a disaster, such as a severe storm or emergency evacuation

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BEFORE
(e.g., at least 2-3 days before a hurricane arrives)
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Advice f or pets
For livestock
For Horses
For birds and exotics
Pet Emergency Info Sheet
Equine Emergency Info Sheet

DURING
(e.g., within 1-2 days of predicted landfall of a hurricane)
Advice for pets
For livestock
For Horses
For birds and exotics

AFTER
(e.g., after a hurricane has passed)
Advice for pets
For Horses
Template for a lost pet flyer

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Learn about the Rhode Island Disaster Animal Response Team at www.RIDART.org

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Free brochures:

Prepare Pets for RI Emergency
RI Department of Environmental Managment

Saving the Whole Family
American Veterinary Medical Association

Preparing Your Pet for Emergencies
US Department of Homeland Security

Help for Cities and Towns in Preparing for Emergency Animal Care