Senior Director, Disaster Response American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Vancouver, Washington, United States
Hurricane Katrina forever changed how we view the human-animal bond during crises, exposing the tragic consequences of leaving pets out of the plan. This session, led by members of the ASPCA's National Field & Disaster Response team, demonstrates how pet-inclusive planning reduces human risk and streamlines local response. Through case studies of recent operations-including the Southern California wildfires-attendees will learn actionable strategies to integrate animals into every phase of the emergency cycle, ensuring no member of the family is left behind.
