Emergency
&
Disaster Planning
Building an Emergency Kit
Create a Pet Poison First Aid Kit
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Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Emergency Preparedness Checklists for your pets/animals
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Source: Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
Emergency Supply List
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Large Animals and Livestock in Disasters
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Source: AVMA
Managing Supplies: Water
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Managing Supplies: Food
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Pet Emergency Plan & Supply Kit
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet first aid supplies checklist
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Source: AVMA
DEVELOPING A PLAN
General
Important Things To Know Before a Disaster
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Plan for Different Locations
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Safety Skills
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Companion Animals
4-Step Fire Escape Plan for Your Pet
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Source: Petful
Establish a Pet Trust to Ensure Your Loved Ones Continue to Live Well
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Source: Veterinary Management Consultation, Inc.
Make A Plan: Pets & Animals
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Pet Disaster Preparedness
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Source: American Red Cross
Pet Emergency Plan & Supply Kit
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Safety in Emergencies
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Source: CDC
Poison Proof Your Home
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Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Take Care of Your Pets Before Disaster Strikes
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Source: FDA
Financial
Document and Insure Your Property
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Strengthen Your Financial Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Large Animal
Horse Owner Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
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Source: AAEP
Large Animals and Livestock in Disasters
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Source: AVMA
Livestock Emergency Preparedness Plan
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Make A Plan: Pets & Animals
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Templates & Guides
Family Disaster Plan Template
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Source: American Red Cross
Family Emergency Communication Guide
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Guide to Writing a Veterinary Practice Emergency Plan
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Source: AVMA
emergency alerts & contacts
Alerts
CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response (Facebook)
CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response (Twitter)
Emergency Alerts
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
FEMA Mobile App
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Ohio
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Source: National Weather Service
Contacts
Emergency Contact Sheet (printable)
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Source: Baby Center
Emergency Management Agencies
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Find Disaster Assistance
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Pet Poison Helpline
health emergencies
Illnesses
CDC Current Outbreak List
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Source: CDC
Emerging Zoonotic Diseases and Your Family and Pets
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
High-Consequence Diseases and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pandemic Flu and Your Family and Pets
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pandemic Flu and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Injuries
First Aid Tips for Pet Owners
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Source: AVMA
Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters
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Source: CDC
Pet First Aid App:
Apple
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Android
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Source: American Red Cross
Poisoning
Emergency Instructions: What to do if your dog or cat is poisoned
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Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Know the Signs of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
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Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Poisons List
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Source: Pet Poison Helpline
Top 20 Toxic Titans...And How to Treat Them!
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Source: Pet Poison Helpline
natural disasters
Droughts & Flooding
Drought
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Drought and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Five Surprising Pet Health Hazards of Drought
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Source: Pets Best Pet Health Insurance
Floods
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Floods and Your Pets
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Floods and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pets and floods
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Source: Blue Cross
Earthquakes & Landslides
Earthquakes
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Landslides & Debris Flow
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Extreme Heat & Cold
Cold Weather Safety Tips
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Source: ASPCA
Excessive Heat and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Excessive Heat and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Heat and Pets: Keep Your Pets Safe
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Source: CDC
Pet Heat Safety: Summer Pet Safety & How To Treat Heat Strokes In Pets
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Source: American Red Cross
Snowstorms & Extreme Cold
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Winter Storms and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Winter Storms and Your Pets
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Fires
4-Step Fire Escape Plan for Your Pet
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Source: Petful
Guide to Pet Fire Safety: Prevention, Procedures, and When You're Away
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Source: Rover
Pet Fire Safety: Protecting Your Pets from Potential Danger
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Source: American Red Cross & HSUS
Storms
Severe Thunderstorms and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Severe Thunderstorms and Your Pets
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Severe Weather
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Stay Safe Before, During and After a Flood
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Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Stay Safe Before, During and After a Tornado
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Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Thunderstorms & Lightning
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Tornadoes
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Tornadoes and Your Livestock
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Tornadoes and Your Pets
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Source: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
response & rescue
5 Tips for Emergency Equine Evacuations
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Source: ASPCA
Animal Response Plan Development Guidance Toolkit
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Source: Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Animal Response Sample Implementation Instructions
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Source: Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Community Emergency Response Teams
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Disaster Response Training
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Source: ASPCA
Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide
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Source: AVMA
Emergency Response Guidebook
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Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
How to Respond to Flooding Disasters
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Source: ASPCA
How to Respond to Tornadoes
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Source: ASPCA
Module 19: Animal Health Emergency Response
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Source: USDA APHIS
National Animal Health Emergency Management System
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Source: USDA APHIS
Ready Responder Toolkit: Emergency Planning for First Responders and Their Families
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
VS Training and Exercise Program (VS TEP)
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Source: USDA APHIS
Responder Safety
Interim Guidance on Health and Safety Hazards When Working with Displaced Domestic Animals
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Source: CDC
Response Worker Health and Safety
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Source: CDC
Worker Safety After a Flood
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Source: CDC
security & data breaches
Preparation
Are You Doing Enough to Protect Consumers’ Data?
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Source: National Cyber Security Alliance
Avoiding Data Breaches
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Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Basic Tips and Advice
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Source: Stop Think Connect
Cybersecurity: Before a Cyber Incident
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Cybersecurity for Small Business
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Source: Federal Communications Commission
Learn to Protect Key Assets and Data – CyberSecure My Business™ Webinar
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Source: National Cyber Security Alliance
National Cyber Awareness System
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Current Cyber Alerts
Protect Your Workplace: Cybersecurity Guidance
Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
Safeguarding Your Data
Virus Basics
Privacy is Good for Business
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Source: Stop Think Connect
Put a Response Plan in Place – CyberSecure My Business™ Webinar
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Source: National Cyber Security Alliance
Small Biz Cyber Planner
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Source: Federal Communications Commission
Technology Checklist for Businesses
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Source: Stop Think Connect
Tips for Cyber Security in Your Veterinary Practice:
Part I
&
Part II
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Source: Oberman Law Firm
Recognizing a Threat
Learn to Detect a Breach – CyberSecure My Business™ Webinar
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Source: National Cyber Security Alliance
Resources for Business: Identifying a Cyber Attack
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Response
Cybersecurity: During and After a Cyber Incident
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Hacked Email: What to Do
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Source: Federal Trade Commission
Hijacked Computer: What to Do
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Source: Federal Trade Commission
Resources for Business: Responding to & Recovering from a Cyber Attack
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
tools & documents
Emergency Management Institute Online Courses
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Supply List
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Family Disaster Plan Template
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Source: American Red Cross
NOAA Weather Radio
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Source: National Weather Service
Ready Responder Toolkit: Emergency Planning for First Responders and Their Families
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables (Checklist)
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
workplace
Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
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Source: Veterinary Management Consultation, Inc.
Creating an emergency contact list for your business
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Source: TruShield Insurance
Guide to Writing a Veterinary Practice Emergency Plan
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Source: AVMA
Hazardous Materials Incidents
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations
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Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Preparedness Planning for Your Business
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Source: Department of Homeland Security
Stay Open for Business: Preparing for the Unexpected
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Source: Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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