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Disaster Animal
Response Teams
Train, deploy, & manage emergency shelters with EASApp™. Our operational platform makes documenting animal care simple & teamwork seamless.
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People with Pets
Be ready before disaster strikes. Learn how to prepare your pets and support local volunteer teams that protect them in emergencies.
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Community
& Government
Strengthen local disaster preparedness with resources that help volunteers and communities plan for disasters while protecting families with pets.
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Latest News
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A Biological Mirror - The Matriarch’s Secret - 1/19/26
Did you know? Out of the over 6,700 mammal species recognized by the Mammal Diversity Database (1), only six are scientifically confirmed to experience the distinct biological experience of menopause - humans and 5 species of whales (2): -
Enabling Care Transitions: When Evidence Meets Leadership - 1/5/2026
Data is not abstract. It represents living beings—their health trajectories, daily care conditions, and the decisions made by those responsible for their wellbeing.Enabling Care Transitions: When Evidence Meets Leadership - 1/5/2026
Preparedness Information
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Disaster Preparedness And Its Role in Protecting Animals and Humans From Loss of Life
Written by Iris Ornek Introduction On July 4th, 2025, a flood tore through Texas, causing hundreds of fatalities, earning its title as one of the top ten deadliest flash floods in U.S. History (Masters, Burt, & Henson, 2025). The flash flood happened with little warning, with water levels rising over 20 feet in under an hour (Sanchez & Rless, 2025). Many experts and media outlets attribute the high death toll to a lack of disaster preparedness in Kerr County, where many of the fatalities occurred.Disaster Preparedness And Its Role in Protecting Animals and Humans From Loss of Life


