We know many of you in the western U.S. are facing uncertainty due to wildfires. We care deeply about your safety and well-being — and we want to make it easier for you to find the help you need quickly. Below is a list of trusted organizations and disaster resources offering emergency assistance, shelter, support for animal owners, and more.
Please keep this as a reference, and feel free to share with anyone who may need assistance.
🔥 Emergency & Evacuation Information
InciWeb – Incident Information System
Official fire updates and evacuation notices
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Fire activity maps and national coordination updates
https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information
American Red Cross – Disaster Relief
Find local shelters, emergency aid, and disaster recovery support
https://www.redcross.org/get-help.html
🐴 Animal Evacuation & Care Support
RedRover – Animal Resources for Western U.S. Wildfires
Offers a directory of shelters and emergency services that accommodate pets and livestock during wildfire evacuations. https://redrover.org/2020/10/22/westernfires/
UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT)
Animal evacuation and veterinary care coordination
https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/emergency
North Valley Animal Disaster Group (California-focused)
Support for sheltering and transporting animals during fires
https://www.nvadg.org/
HALTER Project – Preparedness Resources
Provides comprehensive guidance, from evacuation checklists to animal-specific emergency plans and rescue resources. https://www.halterproject.org/preparedness-resources
HEET – the Horse Emergency Evacuation Team
Provides horse evacuation assistance to residents of San Luis Obispo County, Northern Santa Barbara County, and Southern Monterey County in CA https://www.sloheet.net/
🌾 Farmer & Rancher Relief Resources
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs:
Resources for farm and livestock losses, and emergency assistance
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/disaster-assistance-programs
Farm Aid – Disaster Relief for Farmers:
Support and resources for farmers impacted by disasters
https://www.farmaid.org/our-work/resources-for-farmers/
Stay Safe
If there’s anything we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you — as a community and as fellow animal lovers.
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