Hurricane Helene - Ways to Help Animals

We know many of you want to help the thousands of pets, equines and livestock affected by the devastating storms and floods.

As always in the aftermath of a natural disaster, many groups and individuals step up to help in many ways. Relief efforts and programs supporting long-term recovery will develop in the coming weeks and months.

Right now, the focus is on Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR), veterinary care, sheltering, feed, water and supplies, and transporting animals and supplies.

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The organizations below are currently on scene, helping coordinate and conduct operations to provide water, food, care and rescue to companion animals in devastated areas of North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

As the situation evolves, we’ll keep you posted when we learn of local programs and funds that will sustain the long-term recovery and welfare of animals and their people, whose lives have been changed forever by Hurricane Helene.

As we write this, we are just a few days from the “anniversary” of our own terrible firestorms in October 2017. The outpouring of support and aid is unforgettable. When disaster strikes others, we feel fortunate to be in a position to help.

Another Way to Help

Be prepared, be ready, evacuate early, and help others.

Being ready for disasters is, ultimately, the most important and sustainable way to make an impact, help responders and your community.

No matter what natural threats you and your animals face, it’s never too soon to think about, talk about, and practice your disaster plans.

Early evacuation, and doing all you can to help those with fewer resources or mobility, helps the whole community.

Become a resource, not a victim.

3 Ps of Animal Disaster Preparedness

The time to make emergency PLANS is long before something happens.

The time to PRACTICE is year-round, with family, friends and neighbors.

The time to PREPARE is when we get Weather Watch Alerts.

When should you be ready to GO immediately? --> When you get a Weather Warning, Red Flag Warning, and Evacuation Warning.

We all need a bump now and then. It’s a good idea to put a checklist where everyone sees it so you can talk about it and plan and prep together.

2 Prep Checklists 4 U!

Here are two great prep checklists for you. One for Pet Evac Prep and one for Fire Weather and storm or flood warning days. You can download and print them. (We recommend getting your poster(s) laminated in plastic to use in damp or dusty locations).

Share and be Safe!

Pet Evac Prep Checklist is for pet parents—especially if you live in an apartment building, mobile home park or neighborhood.

Put the poster in the laundry room, dining room or other gathering place.

Download PET EVAC PREP CHECKLIST poster 11"x17"

Fire Weather Barn Routine Checklist is for equestrians and folks with backyard critters like horses, donkeys, chickens, goats and others. Hang this poster in your barn, track room, clubhouse or feed store.

Download WILDFIRE-READY BARN ROUTINE poster 11'X17"

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