When a natural disaster strikes, do you know how to keep your pets safe?
American Humane Association is coming to town with advice learned on the ground, as we helped rescue and shelter more than 1,000 animals following the tornado in Joplin and floods in Memphis.
For nearly a century, our Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ teams have rescued and sheltered animals from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires. We help you prepare for natural disasters — before they happen — so you can keep your children and pets (and farm animals) safe during a storm and after the skies have cleared.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1 and has been predicted to be an above-average one this year, according to the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). We’ll tour some areas where we’ve provided critical disaster support. With us are country music trio Stealing Angels, three beautiful women who claim as relatives Loretta Lynn, John Wayne and Daniel Boone!
Come meet us and join the music as we raise funds for more animal rescue and shelter efforts. Tour dates and places are below. And check out these photos of our Red Star rescue work in Joplin, Mo., last week after the tornadoes hit.
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- THE RIG
Tornadoes are among the most terrifying and destructive natural phenomena – and they rarely give much warning. Having an emergency plan for your entire family – including your pets, is critical in staying safe during a tornado or severe storm. The experts at American Humane Association’s Red Star Animal Emergency Rescue Services™ have put together a series of 10 tips to help before, during and after a tornado strikes: (Read more)
Flood! Important Tips to Keep You, Your Family and Your Pets Safe During Floods
Floods are among the most terrifying and destructive of natural disasters. Having an emergency plan ready for your family, your pets, and farm animals, can save valuable time when time is short and the water is rising. The experts at American Humane Association’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ have compiled some important information to help. ( Read more)
Hurricane! Tips to Keep You, Your Family and Your Pets Safe Before, During, and After a Storm
Hurricanes rarely take us by surprise any more so it’s smart to have a plan ready to protect your family and your pets. After rescuing hundreds of animals following Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Gustav, Hurricane Ike, and countless other storms over the past 100 years American Humane Association’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team has compiled key tips to help you keep yourself, your family – and your animals—safe. (Read more)
10 Tips to Keep Children and Animals Safe and Help Them Cope After a Disaster
Following a tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake or other natural disaster, we may assume that the worst is past, but hazards remain – especially for the most vulnerable, namely children and animals. President & CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, Chief Veterinary Advisor Dr. Patty Olson, and other experts at American Humane Association’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ have put together a series of 10 simple tips to help parents and other caregivers keep children and animals safe and help them cope with the physical and emotional aftermath of the disaster.
(Read more)
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- THE RIG
Leading the Red Star emergency response vehicle fleet: 16-wheel, 82-foot Rescue Rig. Nicknamed Lucy, this specialized tractor-trailer travels thousands of miles every year to support Red Star work to rescue and shelter animals in need. When people see Lucy, with images of beautiful animals on its sides, they know that help has arrived.
The Red Star Rescue Rig is fully equipped with supplies for workers and the animals we help:
- Air-conditioned living accommodations for 12 emergency responders, with beds, shower and bathroom
- A week’s supply of ready-to-eat meals for 12 emergency responders
- A command center with electrical generator, VHF radio, satellite dish, laptop computers, handheld GPS units, fax and wireless Internet access
- A complete veterinary surgical theater
- A 100-gallon water tank to use when water supplies become contaminated
- Technical rescue and safety gear
- A 14-foot johnboat with trailer, two inflatable rescue boats and three outboard motors
Or call 1-800-578-4142 to make a donation over the phone.
- Stealing Angels
Known for its legendary lineage and famous for the hit single “Paper Heart,” this female country music trio is joining Red Star on the road! - Community Preparedness
- Pet Preparedness
- Post-disaster Coping Tips
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