Information for Pet Owners
If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same for any emergency. Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what's best for you is typically what's best for your animals.
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Prepare a plan to care for pets Before, During and After a disaster

Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue System (REARS) is the system that has been developed to perform animal rescue, evacuation, sheltering and care and welfare of domestic and livestock animals within Riverside County during times of disaster or extraordinary emergencies. (951) 358-7387.

Register Your Large Animals. This will aid Riverside County Animal Services during an emergency.

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Information for Livestock Owners
If you have large animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or pigs on your property, be sure to prepare before a disaster.

Preparation Guidelines:
·   Ensure all animals have some form of identification that will help facilitate their return.
·   Evacuate animals whenever possible. Arrangements for evacuation, including routes and host sites, should be made in advance. Alternate routes should be mapped out in case the planned route is inaccessible.

  ·   The evacuation sites should have or be able to readily obtain food, water, veterinary care, handling equipment and facilities.
  ·   Make available vehicles and trailers needed for transporting and supporting each type of animal.   Also make available experienced handlers and drivers.
Note: It is best to allow animals a chance to become accustomed to vehicular travel so they are less frightened and easier to move.
  ·   If evacuation is not possible, a decision must be made whether to move large animals to available shelter or turn them outside.  This decision should be determined based on the type of disaster and the soundness and location of the shelter (structure).
Guidelines for Large Animals -scroll down the page.