Moffat County Emergency Management and the Moffat County Extension Office are looking for individuals who are interested in volunteering to serve on the Moffat County Community Animal Response Team (CART). Community Animal Response Teams are.
During a disaster, evacuating your home is often necessary. You may have an evacuation plan for your family, but you should have one for your pets as well.
Pet owners often refuse to evacuate without their animals, so including them in your emergency plan is vital to the safety of the entire family.
Disaster Animal Response Teams across Vermont are committed to educating pet owners on how to prepare their furry friends for emergencies.
To further ensure preparedness, these teams have partnered with State Farm to provide go-bags for cat and dog owners, that include things such as collapsible water and food bowls, waste bag carriers shaped like dog bones, dog bite prevention coloring books, leashes and compact first aid kits, as well as cat and dog drawstring bags in which to store the items to be used during an evacuation.