Please take your pets with you!
Updated list of temporary animal shelters as of 7:30pm 9/8/11:
- Columbia -Location: Bloomsburg University
- Cumberland – Location: Lower Allen Township behind Municipal Services Building(Old Beetle Bop Restaurant)
- Dauphin – Location: John Harris HS, Market st Harrisburg and – Halifax Middle School Gym, 3940 Peters Mountain Road, Halifax
- Lancaster- Location: Columbia Armory, 221 Walnut st, Columbia
- Luzerne-Locations: Six locations:
- -State Street Elementary School in Larksville
- -Luzerne County Communtiy College in Nanticoke
- -Pittston Area High School in Pittston
- -Wyoming Area Secondary School in Wyoming
- -Misericordia University in Dallas
- -GAR High School in Wilkes-Barre
- Lycoming - Location: Ward Myer Elementary School, Muncy PA
- Montgomery - Location: Pottstown Senior High School
- Perry - Location: Penn Township -Penn Township Municipal Building
- Snyder- Location: Companion Animal Hospital located at 335 Pennsylvania 35, Selinsgrove.
- Susquehanna - Location: Blue Ridge School District-High School
- Wyoming-Location: Tunkhannock HS, Tunkhannock
- York – Location: SPCA, York
Make sure to BYOC (Bring Your Own Crate)
Your emergency supply kit should include:
• Three-or-more-day supply of food in airtight, waterproof container, and drinking water.
• Bowls for food and water.
• Current photos and physical description of your pets, including details on markings.
• Medications, vaccination records and pet first aid supplies.
• Comfort items such as a toy and blanket.
• Small garbage bags.
• For dogs include: leash, harness and a sturdy carrier large enough to use as a sleeping area.
• For cats include: litter and litter box and a sturdy carrier large enough for transport.
Pet owners should be aware that many evacuation shelters do not accept pets, and they must plan their destination in advance. Hotels and motels may be willing to lift “no pet” restriction in an emergency. Friends and family members living outside the area may be able to provide shelter too. Please check with your local animal shelter or emergency management office to determine if a pet friendly emergency shelter will be set up in your location. Pet owners should remember that having your pet micro-chipped dramatically increases the chanced of reunion if that pet becomes lost.
Animals: Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team: Animal Emergency Preparedness guide
Links to all county Animal Response Teams
Butler County Animal Response Team (Facebook page)
Bucks County Animal Response Team (Facebook page)
Delaware County Animal Response Team (Facebook page)
Montgomery County Animal Response Team (Facebook page)
Philadelphia County Animal Response Team (Facebook page)
Westmoreland County Animal Response Team (Facebook page)
Hurricane Irene 2011 Animal Resource Page
Weather: National Weather Service Weather Underground
Shelter: For the most up to date information on evacuations and shelter locations Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency:
Emergency preparedness guides: Disaster Planning for Pets, Family ReadyPA
