Connie Mallory, Chief Inspector for the Ontario SPCA has been travelling across Ontario educating local governments as to the importance of including animals in emergency preparedness plans.
Why is this so important?
Animal issues complicate emergency responses
Pet-owners unwilling to leave pets behind may refuse to evacuate
Pet-owners may attempt to visit unsafe areas
Pet-owners need to know animals are welcome in emergency planning
Evacuation complications delay emergency response times
To help resolve these issues, municipalities in Ontario can now access the expertise of the Ontario SPCA and emergency response resources such as the new Mobile Rescue Unit. This new, state-of-the-art custom trailer, sponsored by Nutrience, allows rescuers to transport up to 123 rescued animals in a safe, climate-controlled atmosphere.
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