Animal Management and Welfare in Natural Disasters

Overview:
A text on protecting animals during natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes and hurricanes. It examines the impacts of disasters on companion animals, livestock and wildlife and the human–animal dimensions of evacuation and rescue. Planning frameworks, emergency sheltering and veterinary response are discussed. Lessons learned from past disasters inform recommendations for preparedness.

Key Topics Covered:

• Impacts of disasters on animals and owners
• Emergency preparedness planning
• Evacuation and sheltering of animals
• Veterinary triage and care in disasters
• Livestock and wildlife in disasters
• Policy and lessons from past events

Target Audience:
Veterinarians, Emergency Managers, Animal Welfare Organizations