Oxford County
Emergency Management Agency
PO Box 179, 26 Western Avenue
South Paris ME 04281
Ph 207-743-6336 FAX 207-743-7346
oxctyema@megalink.net
Office hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm
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Animal Response and Preparedness Links
Animals in Disaster
(American Red Cross) Animal Welfare Society The Animal Welfare Society, located in West Kennebunk, Maine, is a private, non-profit humane society formed in the early 1960's by a group of caring individuals. The founders included the late Mrs. Elmina B. Sewall and the late Mr. Donald Shephard who served as the Society's first President of the Board of Directors. In 1967, the Society became incorporated and has now expanded to a shelter of over 13,000 square feet. Our service area for adoptions and other services extends throughout Southern Maine. We provide municipal shelter services to 18 communities representing a population of nearly 150,000 persons. ASPCA The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The mission of the ASPCA to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. Barnyard Animal Rescue Plan This link addresses the following concerns: Develop a Barn Safety and Evacuation Plan, Food and Water Requirements, During and Following a Disaster, If You Must Leave Animals Behind, Before Disaster Strikes Evacuate My Pet Sponsored by the Community Animal Response and Evacuation (CARE) Group. One-stop-shopping for information on personal pet preparedness. First Responders Guide to Animal Care (2006) This manual provides first-hand practical information for anyone planning to assist animals affected by natural or man-made disasters. Inspiration for this manual came from lessons learned in California wildfires as well as the recent devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. First Aid for Animals This link addresses the following concerns: Basic Supplies, Vital Statistics (Heart Rate and Temperature), Basic First Aid Procedures, Handling an Injured Animal (Restraint Methods) Humane Society of the United States The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion John Hopkins University, Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing We promote humane science by supporting the creation, development, validation, and use of alternatives to animals in research, product safety testing, and education. We are not an activist group; rather, we seek to effect change by working with scientists in industry, government, and academia to find new ways to replace animals with non-animal methods, reduce the numbers of animals necessary, or refine methods to make them less painful or stressful to the animals involved. Morris Animal Foundation At home and in the wild, animals enrich our lives. They deserve the same from us. Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit foundation that funds humane animal health studies to advance veterinary medicine. Our work helps animals worldwide to enjoy longer, healthier lives. And that makes our lives better, too. New Hampshire DART New Hampshire Disaster Animal Response Team (NH-DART) provides a coordinated effort in the preparation, prevention, response, and recovery phases for any disasters or significant public emergencies involving animals. NH-DART, a public-private partnership, increases New Hampshire's capability for responding to animal emergencies on the local, regional, state, and federal levels. Pets and Disaster-Be Prepared This link addresses the following concerns: Be Prepared with a Disaster Plan, Have a Safe Place to Take Your Pets, Assemble a Portable Pet Disaster Supplies Kit, Know What To Do as a Disaster Approaches, Caring for Birds in an Emergency, Reptiles, Pocket Pets (Small Mammals) State of Maine Animal Response Team Based at the Department of Agriculture, the State of Maine Animal Response Team (SMART) is a public/private partnership that developed from the need to improve animal emergency response capacity in Maine. SMART represents the combined interest of public health, agriculture, emergency management, humane groups and the veterinary profession in providing a cohesive and effective approach to animal related disaster events, including zoonotic disease scenarios. United Animal Nations Founded in 1987, United Animal Nations (UAN) is North America’s leading provider of emergency animal sheltering and disaster relief services and a key advocate for the critical needs of animals. UAN assists animals by helping to prevent, mitigate and resolve crises. We accomplish this by sharing expertise, resources and information to empower others to help more animals. |
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