Stay Safe, Stay Prepared: Essential Resources for You, Your Pets, and Wildlife

Emergency Helplines:

  • FEMA Assistance: 1-800-621-3362 | disasterassistance.gov
  • CalFire Information: 1-800-427-7623 | fire.ca.gov
  • Local Animal Control: Contact your county’s animal services
  • ASPCA Animal Disaster Hotline: 1-800-738-9437
  • Red Cross Disaster Relief: 1-800-733-2767 | redcross.org

Tips for Evacuees with Pets:

  1. Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include pet food, water, medications, and comfort items.
  2. Evacuation Plan: Know pet-friendly shelters and have a transport carrier ready.
  3. Identification: Ensure pets have tags and are microchipped.
  4. Stay Informed: Follow local authorities for evacuation updates.
  5. Keep Pets Indoors: Limit exposure to smoke and ash.

How to Help Wild Animals Affected by Fires:

  • Provide Water: Leave shallow dishes of clean water in shaded areas.
  • Avoid Feeding: Wild animals have specialized diets; feeding can harm them.
  • Create Safe Spaces: Leave out brush piles for temporary shelter.
  • Report Injured Wildlife: Call the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at 1-888-334-2258.
  • Drive Carefully: Animals may be disoriented and crossing roads.

How You Can Help:

  • Donate: Support organizations like the Red Cross, Humane Society, and local shelters.
  • Volunteer: Assist at shelters, distribute supplies, or help with rescue efforts.
  • Foster Pets: Temporarily house pets displaced by the fires.
  • Spread Awareness: Share reliable resources on social media.

Stay safe and prepared!