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The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management along with the Galveston County Health District have partnered with the ASPCA to assist the animal victims of future natural disasters in Galveston County.
The ASPCA Field Investigations and Response team will assist county agencies in the rescue, transportation, and humane care of evacuated, stray, or abandoned animals in the event of a natural disaster. The ASPCA will also assist Galveston County in complying with the requirements of the Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act.
"When a disaster strikes, large numbers of animals require immediate care and housing," said Tim Rickey, senior director of ASPCA Field Investigations and Response. "The ASPCA recognizes the importance of planning ahead and assembling the necessary resources to care for animal victims, and we are proud to offer the assistance of our specialized staff to Galveston County to ensure the safety and well-being of the community's animal companions."
In September 2008, the ASPCA deployed members of its Field Investigations and Response team, at the request of the Texas State Animal Resource Team and the Texas Animal Health Commission, to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. The ASPCA team included veterinarians, disaster responders and sheltering professionals who assisted several county animal control agencies in conducting field assessments and rescuing animal victims.
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