Senate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters
Introduction
Jan 29
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 17
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 24
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 25
This resolution encourages local governments to update disaster emergency plans to address the needs of individuals who may need to evacuate during a disaster with household pets.
This resolution:
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This Senate resolution urges local governments across Utah to update their disaster emergency plans to include provisions for residents evacuating with household pets, in line with existing federal guidance. It also encourages local governments to coordinate with emergency management agencies, animal shelters, veterinary providers, and community organizations to ensure adequate sheltering and care for pets during disasters, and directs a copy of the resolution to the Utah Division of Emergency Management and all county and municipal governments.
Introduction
Jan 29
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 17
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 24
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 25
IntroductionJan 29
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeFeb 17
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 24
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 25
This resolution encourages local governments to update disaster emergency plans to address the needs of individuals who may need to evacuate during a disaster with household pets.
This resolution:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
This Senate resolution urges local governments across Utah to update their disaster emergency plans to include provisions for residents evacuating with household pets, in line with existing federal guidance. It also encourages local governments to coordinate with emergency management agencies, animal shelters, veterinary providers, and community organizations to ensure adequate sheltering and care for pets during disasters, and directs a copy of the resolution to the Utah Division of Emergency Management and all county and municipal governments.
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