ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023 · 2023-10-10 S&O Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Get Ready Packs

EMERGENCY PLANNING CHECKLIST

Pets and livestock
Preparing animals for                                     DOMESTIC PETS
natural disasters
Fire, flood and other emergencies can impact you,
your property and your animals at any time.
                                                           Before a natural disaster
Impacts can limit access to your property, affect            ecure animals before an emergency event, or
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utilities such as water and electricity, or leave you       use a secure pet carrier/cage/leash if you are
isolated or requiring evacuation.                           transporting them. Boarding shelters may also
                                                            be an option for your pet.
After human safety, the welfare of your animals should
be your most important consideration in the event of        Ensure all vaccinations are current.
a natural disaster. All owners and carers have a duty
of care to provide appropriate food, water, shelter and      ake sure your pet can be identified – tag and
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treatment for their animals.                                microchip them where possible.

Whether you keep livestock or have a pet at home,           If evacuating with your pet, make sure you
preparing for a natural disaster will safeguard the          have their medications, food, water, bedding,
welfare of your animals and assist with recovery after       leash, toys and consider their sanitation needs.
the event.
                                                             heck with Council if domestic pets are
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                                                            allowed at evacuation centers (some
                                                            evacuation centers have provision for
  PREPARE AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT                            evacuated pets).
  COVERS MAJOR DISASTERS. PLANNING
  SHOULD INCLUDE DECISIONS ABOUT:
  + which animals to evacuate and which to
    leave behind
  + identification of evacuation routes from
    your property
  + prepare a list of family, friends, animal shelters
    and other potentially
    suitable location or accommodation

  For further information, go to Important Contacts
  at the bottom of P.55




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