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S.R. 3

Enrolled

Senate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters

Sen. Jen Plumb
Sen. Jen PlumbBill Sponsor
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S.R. 3Enrolled

Senate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters

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What This Bill Does

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.

Key Provisions

This resolution:

  • encourages local governments within the state to incorporate into emergency management and disaster planning the needs of individuals with household pets, consistent with federal guidance and the demonstrated frequency and impact of federally declared disasters in Utah.

Plain-Language Summary

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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.