Who We Help
Animals (domestic, livestock, and wild) are an integral part of the and
significantly impacts human safety, public health, mental health
Animals (domestic, livestock, and wild) are an integral part of the and
economic systems. In hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other
environment in which we live.  Animal protection in disasters directly
disasters, people will risk their own lives and the lives of response
personnel in order to protect their animals. Also, previous incidents of
emerging infectious disease in animal populations have adversely
affected human populations and the economy.  Such diseases include
Avian Flu, West Nile Virus, Mad Cow Disease, Eastern Equine
Encephalitis, Foot and Mouth, and Glanders.

Massachusetts has addressed those challenges through the formation
of SMART. SMART is a coordinated network of organizations,
agencies and individuals who are committed to responding to the
needs of the animal population in disaster situations. This is part of an
overall effort to provide a timely and effective response to any
intentional or unintentional emergency involving animals resulting from
bioterrorism, agriterrorism, emerging infectious disease, man-made or
natural events.

Besides being a disaster response team, SMART also helps by:

  • playing a crucial role in helping local communities develop their
    own local animal disaster plans

  • offering pet first aid classes to the public

  • educating the public on animals in disasters by offering courses
    and free publications
Who we help
Reuniting owners with their
pets is one of the many things
SMARTcan do  during a
disaster.
Disasters & SMART
Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management
has some great information on
the Rhode Island disaster plan
for animals.
 
Please visit their sites at:
www.dem.ri.gov/topics/erp/6_8.pdf
www.dem.ri.gov/animals/help_eac.h
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It's Hot Outside!
Please protect your pets
from the heat!
Click HERE To Help Keep
Pets Safe

Hurricanes
Affecting Massachusetts?
YES, it can happen...
Click
HERE To Learn More

The CDC has put on information on
how to stay safe around dogs
during a disaster.  Please click
HERE to be redirected to their
website.

Are you an older person?  
Click
HERE for an informational
video from the Department
Homeland Security on how you can
protect yourself.

Are you disabled/special needs?
Click
HERE for an informational
video from the Department
Homeland Security on how you can
protect yourself.

Have a horse and want to be
prepared for disasters?
Click
HERE.

Download a SMART brochure.   
Smart Brochure
YOU GO THEY GO!!
DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEM!
Please
click here for more information.

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