DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Topics:
- Wild Fire
- Flooding
- Emergency Evacuation
- Large Animal Evacuation Preparedness
- Pet Emergency Materials
- Emergency Volunteer Rescue Team (EVRT)
In the event a mandatory evacuation order is issued, Ventura County Animal Services may open and staff offsite locations to which owned animals may be brought for safekeeping. Historically the Ventura County Fairgrounds has been such a location. However, during rain events and flooding, the Ventura County Fairgrounds will not be used to house large animals (i.e. horses) as that area sits in a floodplain. All information pertaining to animal evacuation locations will be posted at the top of this website.
For updated information regarding an emergency, visit www.vcemergency.com.
WILD FIRE
With the increasing risk of wildfires in Southern California, it is imperative that pet owners be prepared to evacuate should the order be given. For those with small domestic animals, ensure you have the following items in a “to go” bag:
- Pet medication
- Vaccination records
- Microcip information
- Photograph of each pet
- Pet license (copy)
- Veterinarian contact information
- Two (2) collapsible bowls
- Extra leash and collar
- Favorit toys
- Litter box and litter (for cats)
- Blankets
PET EMERGENCY MATERIALS
Wallet cards. Print, fold, fill out and keep in your wallet.
Go Bag check list. Print this list and tape it to a box/bag.
Window message. Print, fill out, laminate, and display in your front window.
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