Whereas, Tens of thousands of families across the nation face evacuation and displacement due to natural and manmade disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires, and chemical spills each year; and,

Whereas, There are more than 150 million companion dogs, cats, birds and horses living in more than 78 million U.S. households (and another nearly 20 million companion reptiles, rodents, fish and livestock); and,

Whereas, Despite the high priority animals have in our daily lives, many animals are injured or killed during disasters simply because they were overlooked during the disaster planning process that each family undertakes; and,

Whereas, Families care deeply for their animals, many refusing to seek safety or shelter without their animals; and,

Whereas, When disasters strike, United Animal Nations’ Emergency Animal Rescue Service volunteers may be called upon to work with local animal shelters and rescue organizations to rescue and care for animals during disasters; and,

Whereas, To raise awareness about animal disaster preparedness, United Animal Nations, a national animal advocacy organization, sponsors the annual Animal Disaster Preparedness Day; and,

Whereas, United Animal Nations recognizes Animal Disaster Preparedness Day by distributing disaster tips with advice on how to prepare and care for animals during disasters; and now therefore be it,