Floods and Your Pets and Livestock
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Floods can impact animal health as well as human health. Protect your animals by developing plans in the event you will need to evacuate your home or farm. Use these checklists to make preparations for your pets and livestock before, during, and after a flood situation.Floods and Your Pet [PDF] |
Determine the risk of flooding in your area
Interactive State Flooding Information Map
Click on a state to learn more about the types of flooding that has occurred there.
National Weather Service
Click on a state to learn more about the types of flooding that has occurred there.
National Weather Service
Water Watch: Map of Flood and High Flow Conditions
Map showing current flood or high flow conditions in the United States.
U.S. Geological Survey
Map showing current flood or high flow conditions in the United States.
U.S. Geological Survey
Know the Terminology
Flood Watch: Conditions are favorable for flooding. Be Prepared!
Flood Warning: Flooding is imminent or already happening. Take Action!
Flash Flood Watch: Conditions are favorable for flash flooding - typically within 6-48 hours. Be Prepared!
Flash Flood Warning: Flash flooding is imminent or occurring. Move immediately to high ground. Take Action!
Livestock Resources
Flood Information: Livestock
Website with links to information on protecting livestock before, during and after a flood.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Website with links to information on protecting livestock before, during and after a flood.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Hazards and Threats Preparedness Resources
Website with numerous factsheets on topics for recovering from various all-hazard situations.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Website with numerous factsheets on topics for recovering from various all-hazard situations.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Maintaining Livestock Health After a Flood
Factsheet of recommendations for livestock health issues after a flood.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet of recommendations for livestock health issues after a flood.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Preparing to Evacuate Your Farm
Information discussing short-term and long-range preparation for farm evacuations.
North Dakota Extension Service
Information discussing short-term and long-range preparation for farm evacuations.
North Dakota Extension Service
Preparing to Evacuate Your Farm: Safety Measures When Flooding is Expected
Information on preparing your farm for a flood.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Information on preparing your farm for a flood.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Protecting Livestock During a Flood
Information on protecting livestock during flood situations.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Information on protecting livestock during flood situations.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Salvaging Stored Wet Feed and Grain
Factsheet discussing the drying, marketing and safe feeding of feed and grain damage by a flood situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing the drying, marketing and safe feeding of feed and grain damage by a flood situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Saving the Whole Family
Booklet (16 pages) containing detailed disaster planning information for small and large animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Booklet (16 pages) containing detailed disaster planning information for small and large animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Standby Electric Generators: A Source of Emergency Power for Farmer
Factsheet discussing the types, operation and maintenance of electric generators for emergency situations.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing the types, operation and maintenance of electric generators for emergency situations.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Pet Resources
Disaster Preparedness and Pets Video
Dr. Heather Case, director of the Scientific Activities Division at the American Veterinary Medical Association, talks about incorporating pets into a disaster preparedness plan
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Dr. Heather Case, director of the Scientific Activities Division at the American Veterinary Medical Association, talks about incorporating pets into a disaster preparedness plan
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Hazards and Threats Preparedness Resources
Website with numerous factsheets on topics for recovering from various all-hazard situations.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Website with numerous factsheets on topics for recovering from various all-hazard situations.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Saving the Whole Family
Booklet (16 pages) containing detailed disaster planning information for small and large animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Booklet (16 pages) containing detailed disaster planning information for small and large animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)