Disaster Rescue Aid

THE ANIMAL GUARDIAN SOCIETY PROVIDES RESCUE SACS IN HIGH-WATER FLOOD DISASTER AREAS ACROSS THE U.S.A..

In North Carolina, a hurricane caused the deaths of over 2,500 dogs and cats. When official rescue workers came in boats to save people trapped in their homes or on their roofs, they did not allow the pets to get in the boats with their owners. Dogs often try to swim after their departing humans….sometimes until they drown.

The good news is that FEMA now allows some trained rescue people to enter flood areas when the all-clear is given. In that same hurricane, 2,000 pets were saved. Obviously, we need to do better. How?

1. By having YOU have your own evacuation plan that includes your family of animals.

2. By purchasing and distributing disaster rescue equipment.

The Animal Guardian Society has already purchased and distributed disaster rescue sacs to five central, flood-prone U.S. cities. Made of heavy plastic, see through and breathable, they can be used over and over and over, to rescue thousands of animals.

TIPS TO PREVENT TRAGEDY:

• Be aware of possible storms that could cause flooding.
  
• Have your own evacuation plan for your family and pets.
  
• Have a place to go. Network with friends, neighbors or family if this would increase effectiveness.
  
• Make sure everyone in your family knows your plan, and their part in it.
  
• Have a way to quickly carry and confine each animal in your evacuation plan. (Collar, leash, bridle, harness, carrier)
  
• Have food & water for your family AND your family of pets.
  
• Never keep your pets in a basement or cellar during heavy rains.
  
• Never, ever leave your pets behind and tied up! If flood waters rise, while they are tied up, they will have no chance to swim for it or climb up on something high enough to survive.
  
• Have ID tags on all animals, with your phone number AND a second number (people often use their vet numbers)
  
• If you should become separated from your pets, look long and diligently for them, as soon as possible.
  
• Help an animal in trouble if you see a neighbor’s pet has been left behind. Or if you see a pet swimming for help.

Do whatever you can, because you CAN do something.

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