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
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/
animalsafety.html
HSUS has very important information on Disaster
Preparedness For Terrorism
at
http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/
resources/on_high_alert_emergency_preparedness_
for_you_and_your_pets.html
HSUS can also help you plan ahead for Livestock
and Horses - http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/
resources/disaster_preparedness_for_livestock.html
The Department of Homeland Security Hasn't Forgotten
About Pets - Their
Ready America Program includes great
information you can download at
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html
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
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/pages/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/