BE PREPARED

Adopt-A-Dog Emergency Preparedness Plan with
North Castle Earns Congressional Proclamation

On August 24, 2007, Adopt-A-Dog, Inc. was awarded a Congressional Proclamation by Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey for its unique and important emergency sheltering partnership for pets with the Town of North Castle, the first of its kind in Westchester County and one of a very few in either New York State or Connecticut. Local, county, state and federal representatives joined together at the Adopt-A-Dog Animal Shelter in Armonk, New York to celebrate the “North Castle and Adopt-A-Dog Alliance”.

Adopt-A-Dog has agreed to serve as the lead emergency pet shelter when the Town of North Castle activates the human sheltering component of the Emergency Operations Plan during declared emergencies such as fires, extended power outages, hurricanes and other events. The plan means that residents of North Castle who have pets will be able to utilize the Adopt-A-Dog shelter as safe haven for their animals during local emergencies. North Castle residents who stay at the North Castle human shelter will be provided sheltering for their pets at the Adopt-A-Dog location at 23 Cox Ave.
 
North Castle Town Supervisor Reese Berman said of the partnership, “This relationship is further example of the Town’s efforts to ensure its residents have the best possible sheltering options during emergencies. It is a visible and important statement of Adopt-A-Dog’s commitment to the Town of North Castle and its residents.”

ARE YOU PREPARED?

 

If a disaster occurs which requires your family and pets to evacuate, an action plan is need.

Do you have a safe place to take your pets?  A friend or relative away from the affected area?  Boarding facility or veterinarians office?  You want to have a place to go before a disaster hits.

Do you have a disaster kit for your pets?  You always want to have a disaster kit in case you need to evacuate in a moments notice.

- Your Disaster Kit Should Contain:

     - Any relevant medical records and medication that is needed on a

       regular basis for your animal

     - Any important information relating to medical conditions, behavior problems, feeding schedules and veterinary contact numbers

     - Carrier, crate, leash or harness to contain your pet and keep secure

     - Curent photos of your pet

     - Food and water, bowls, cat litter or pan, can opener

     - Bed and toys, if of reasonable size

Do you know what to do as a disaster approaches?   Warning are generally issued with advance notice of a potential disaster.  Remember to call and confirm your emergency sheltering arrangements beforehand.  Make sure your disaster kit is packed and ready.  Gather all pets indoors so searching for them is not needed at the last minute.  Check to see your pets have collars and identification for both your current location and for your "safe place" .

For full details, please log onto the Humane Society of the United State's website at www.hsus.org.

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