disaster information
Hurricane Katrina, 2005: We would like to extend our
heart-felt thanks to the individuals, animal welfare
organizations, and corporations listed
HERE
who
contributed their money, merchandise, time, efforts and
expertise to our hurricane relief efforts. We could not
have made such an impact without you!
"MAC is a proud member of the Dallas County Volunteer
Organizations Aiding in Disasters". For more information
visit www.dallasvoad.org.
Don't Wait!
Prepare Your Pet NOW For An Emergency!
The Red Cross has a great summary of steps individuals
can take to ensure the safety of their pets during a
disaster at redcross.org
The American Veterinary Medical Association has extensive
information to
help you plan for your pets, your livestock,
and your entire family at
http://www.avma.org/disaster/default.asp
The Federal Emergency Management Administration has important information on preparing your pets for emergencies and guidelines on how to prepare a plan to care for pets and livestock before, during, and after a disaster. http://www.fema.gov/individual/animals.shtm
The ASPCA has information on how to be prepared for an emergency, including a link to order a free emergency pet alert sticker for your home. Considerations are also given for birds, reptiles and other small animals. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/disaster-preparedness/
Is An Emergency Threatening?
These Local Sites Will Tell You What You Need
To Know!
City of Dallas Office of Emergency Preparedness -
http://www.dallascityhall.com/html/office_emergency_
management.html
State of Texas Emergency Portal - http://www.state.tx.us/emergency/eng/index.html
Governor's Division of Emergency Management http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/index.htm
Want To Know More About Emergency Planning? These Resources Can Help
Texas Homeland Security http://www.texashomelandsecurity.com/
Texas Department of Public Safety-Emergency
Management http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/
Texas Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN).
http://texashelp.tamu.edu/