With the many disasters California has faced over the years, there are numerous resources available specifically to address animal preparedness and response efforts. The links below are a few resources that we have found beneficial, many of which are included on the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES) website which we encourage you to reference for additional documents and resources. Additional resources can also be found on various local Office of Emergency Services/Management websites as well as academic resources such as UC Davis.
CDFA CARES
- Animal Owner Resources
- Animal Sheltering Documents and Resources
- Fairgrounds MOU Example
- Local Emergency Operations Plans’ Animal Annex Examples
- Resource Request Process Guidance (for general animal resource needs)
University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
- UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Health Resources (including recommended shelter sanitation protocols)
- Center for Equine Health Disaster Preparedness