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LA Animal Services Media Contacts: 
Agnes Sibal-von Debschitz, (213) 482-9512 or agnes.sibal@lacity.org
Justin Khosrowabadi, (213) 482-9551 or justin.khosrowabadi@lacity.org
September is National Preparedness Month
Your emergency plan should include your furry family members.
Los Angeles, September 9, 2021 – Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? It’s a great opportunity to make sure everyone in your family knows exactly what to do in an emergency.  

The best way to handle any emergency or disaster is by being prepared. An unpredictable emergency situation such as an earthquake, flood, or wildfire can happen at any time. 

And don’t forget your furry family members! The team at LA Animal Services has a handy guide to help you plan and prepare for your pets in an emergency. Click here to see all our tips.
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LA Animal Services promotes and protects the health, safety, and welfare of animals and the people who love them, and is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the United States. With six Centers across the City, LA Animal Services serves approximately 60,000 animals annually and responds to 20,000 emergency calls involving animals or people in danger. LA Animal Services is part of the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) international coalition, joining 38 municipal shelters and animal welfare organizations across the country to reimagine and transform the way shelters care for animals and their families, by offering access to resources to help keep families together; getting lost pets home quickly without having to enter the shelter system; providing food and medical assistance; and continuing to build on a strong adoption and foster program so pets find their permanent homes or are placed in foster care. Visit our link.tree for helpful links to the services and resources available to you and your companion animals. Connect with LA Animal Services and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
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