The Rhode Island Disaster Animal Response
Team (RIDART)
Advice for animal owners
facing a disaster, such as a severe storm
or emergency evacuation
What to do before (2-3 days), during (1 -2
days of predicted landfall), and after a
hurricane
Where can we go? "Evacuating with your
pet" - MOTELS, KENNELS
| For disasters that entail large evacuations,
such as hurricanes, the State may open one or two large emergency animal care centers. Again, check ahead, but plans include: |
| THAYER ICE ARENA at the Mickey Stevens Complex,
975 Sandy Lane, in Warwick BRADFORD R. BOSS ICE ARENA by the Ryan Center of URI on RI Route 138 (Kingstown Road), in Kingston |
| Most important that you prepare now by having medical and vaccinations records available and up to date. MAKE SURE THAT RABIES SHOTS ARE UP TO DATE! |
How to assemble a "Pet ID Pack and Go Kit" |
Rhode Island SPCA
186 Amaral Street
Riverside, RI 02915-2223
Phone: 401-438-8150
Fax: 401-438-8154
Email: info@rispca.com
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Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals