Staying up to date on disaster preparedness is crucial, not only for the safety of people but also for their animals. The Halter Project, a Sonoma County nonprofit based in Glen Ellen, is dedicated to the safety and welfare of people and animals in emergencies and disasters and offers tips and guidelines for putting together an Animal Disaster Plan. According to halterproject.org , the first step in updating emergency plans is reevaluating the basics: putting together a solid evacuation plan as well as refreshing go-kits and making sure there are enough emergency supplies (i.e. water, feed, medications, parasite control, etc.) for at least a month. Next, be sure to build and strengthen an “emergency support network”—communicating with local helpers for whom one can also provide backup and making sure animals have proper transport, assistance or care in case of emergency. The Halter Project recommends creating a defensible space for pets and livestock. This involves removing all flammable materials around surrounding structures, keeping long hoses and nozzles in good shape as well as storing hay, feed and bedding away from animal housing. In case of an evacuation scenario, also remembering to have any vaccination/medical records, registration papers and photographs of animals for proof of ownership is important. For more information on the Halter Project, visit halterproject.org. — Rosie Padilla Halter Project— keeping animals safe in event of disaster
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