San Diego County Animal Services reminds residents to be prepared to evacuate with their pets or livestock animals in the event of a disaster such as the Pacific Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles.
During Santa Ana wind conditions fire danger increases. And County Animal Services have been preparing by outfitting animal control officers who work in the field with protective fire gear. Earlier this year, the department offered comprehensive trainings to a group of dedicated volunteers and participated in emergency response and preparedness fairs to offer guidance and resources for pet disaster preparedness to the general public.
If you must evacuate your home during an emergency, do not leave your pets. You may not be able to return to your home or animal enclosure for an extended period. The animals are not safer at home since fire or winds could damage your home or animal enclosure and allow your pet to escape or to permit other animals, or the natural elements, to enter and hurt your pet…