Disaster Relief

Resources

COMPANION ANIMALS

If you take pets to an emergency shelter that allows them, you’ll need to have pet supplies, collar with ID, up-to-date veterinarian records, a pet carrier and leash. A picture of the pet is good to have. For identification purposes, it is also recommended that pets be microchipped. If there is no shelter that accepts pets, look for local hotels that allow pets such as those listed at www.petswelcome.com.

• American Veterinary Medical Association: https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/Pets-and-Disasters.aspx
• Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
• American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/pets
• Aquarium Owners: Greg Lewbart’s Suggestions for Power Outages: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/dealing-with-aquariums-and-ponds-during-power-outages/

LIVESTOCK, HORSES, AND POULTRY

• North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: http://www.ncagr.gov/disaster/Livestock.htm
• Staying or Leaving in the Face of a Disaster Becomes a Critical Consideration for Horse Owners: https://news.cvm.ncsu.edu/staying-or-leaving-in-the-face-of-a-disaster-becomes-a-critical-question-for-horse-owners
• Horses and Disasters: Planning for the Unthinkable: https://news.cvm.ncsu.edu/horses-and-disasters-planning-for-the-unthinkable/
• The National Equine Evacuation Directory is a free service provided by Fleet of Angels to help organize volunteers’ and service providers’ information into a user-friendly platform that’s publicly accessible. https://www.fleetofangels.org/equine-rescues
• NC Horse Equine Directory via NCDA&CS Marketing division: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/livestock/horse/directory/directory.asp?TOS=4

Pamphlets for Farm and Ranch Owners Dealing with Flooding

• Flooding & Livestock Owners Preparing, Responding and Recovery
• Flooding & Equine Owners Preparing, Responding and Recovery

Preparing and Responding to Flooding for Dairy Producers

• CDQAP Ruminations: Coping with Flooding and Evacuation

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• http://www.wral.com/weather or WRAL Channel 5.
• http://www.weather.gov/rah The National Weather Service Forecast Office, Raleigh
• http://tims.ncdot.gov/tims/default.aspx The NC Dept of Transportation Travel Information System. You can also dial 511 to get automated traffic incident information.
• https://www.ncsu.edu/emergency-information The NC State WolfAlert System, for updates on University operations and issues.

5. Establish evacuation routes for your area. Plan on at least two ways out of your area; one might be blocked. If you live with other people, all should know of and agree to congregation meet-up places away from your home, in case you have to evacuate or cannot get to your neighborhood.

6. Listen to radio/local TV for advice. Stay tuned to local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as state and local emergency management officials.

LIVESTOCK, HORSES, AND POULTRY

• North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: http://www.ncagr.gov/disaster/Livestock.htm
• Staying or Leaving in the Face of a Disaster Becomes a Critical Consideration for Horse Owners: https://news.cvm.ncsu.edu/staying-or-leaving-in-the-face-of-a-disaster-becomes-a-critical-question-for-horse-owners
• Horses and Disasters: Planning for the Unthinkable: https://news.cvm.ncsu.edu/horses-and-disasters-planning-for-the-unthinkable/
• The National Equine Evacuation Directory is a free service provided by Fleet of Angels to help organize volunteers’ and service providers’ information into a user-friendly platform that’s publicly accessible. https://www.fleetofangels.org/equine-rescues
• NC Horse Equine Directory via NCDA&CS Marketing division: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/livestock/horse/directory/directory.asp?TOS=4

Pamphlets for Farm and Ranch Owners Dealing with Flooding

• Flooding & Livestock Owners Preparing, Responding and Recovery
• Flooding & Equine Owners Preparing, Responding and Recovery

Preparing and Responding to Flooding for Dairy Producers

• CDQAP Ruminations: Coping with Flooding and Evacuation

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• http://www.wral.com/weather or WRAL Channel 5.
• http://www.weather.gov/rah The National Weather Service Forecast Office, Raleigh
• http://tims.ncdot.gov/tims/default.aspx The NC Dept of Transportation Travel Information System. You can also dial 511 to get automated traffic incident information.
• https://www.ncsu.edu/emergency-information The NC State WolfAlert System, for updates on University operations and issues.

7. Establish evacuation routes for your area. Plan on at least two ways out of your area; one might be blocked. If you live with other people, all should know of and agree to congregation meet-up places away from your home, in case you have to evacuate or cannot get to your neighborhood.

8. Listen to radio/local TV for advice. Stay tuned to local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as state and local emergency management officials.

In the News

Hurricane Dorian:

Hurricane Preparedness: What you can do now to protect yourself and your animals. 

From The News and Observer:

Sarah Montoya, right, a second year veterinary student at N.C. State, laughs as she cuddles a dog during a physical exam by Dr. Kaleigh Morrison from Complete Pet Care Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. The dog was one of several brought to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, which is a staging ground for animals rescued from… 

How You Can Help Texas Animals in Need

As Texas continues to cope with the devastating impact of winter storms, millions of people and animals still lack basic necessities. 

Australian Wildfires Relief: How to Help a Country in Need

The Australian wildfires have been nothing less than devastating for both humans and animals. As the entire continent copes with catastrophe, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine joins the world in support. 

Hurricane Dorian: How to Help People, Animals in Need

As disaster response efforts continue within the wide swath of areas affected by Hurricane Dorian, relief efforts are underway for people and animals impacted by the storm. There are several ways you can help. A donation to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Disaster Relief Fund supports animals that have been rescued and sheltered. 

After the Storm: Animal Health Risks

Among the health dangers are diseases transmitted by insects attracted to stagnant water, making those living in or near flooded areas particularly vulnerable. Owners are urged to keep animals away from standing water and to particularly avoid having horses drink or immerse themselves in standing water. 

Student Voice: An Unforgettable Lesson in Humanity

Alexandru Pop was eagerly awaiting an externship at an animal hospital near the North Carolina coast. Then Hurricane Florence struck. 

 Support Resources 

Disaster Tips for Animal Owners

Useful information to help animal owners who find themselves in the path of severe weather that may require emergency response or evacuation. 

NC State Equine Health Center Opens Horse Shelter

As a service to the North Carolina equine community, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine has opened temporary shelter space at the Equine Health Center at Southern Pines for horses displaced by the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Florence.