Summary:
The North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan is published by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The plan has a specific tab on animal protection that is designed to help protect both domestic and wild animals.
Documents:
NC ANIMAL PROTECTION Tab J (2023).pdf (125.46 KB)
Full NC Emergency Operations Plan of 2023 available at https://www.ncdps.gov/emergency-operations-plan
ANNEX A | APPENDIX 3 | TAB J: Animal Protection
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this appendix is to outline response activities to help protect domesticated and wild animal resources. Public health, the food supply, and environmental resources will be safeguarded when the animal population is protected. This appendix will also ensure the humane care and treatment of animals during disasters in order to increase compliance by citizens who may disregard evacuation recommendations due to a perceived inability to evacuate with their companion animals.