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Thank you for cosponsoring the PREPARED Act
Dear Representative,
The recent wildfires in the Western U.S. are a stark reminder that natural disasters can strike anywhere and at any time. Advanced planning is crucial for protecting animals when disaster strikes. As your constituent and a supporter of the ASPCA, I am writing to thank you for cosponsoring the Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042), which will protect animals in times of disaster.
Local first responders and non-governmental organizations most often bear the expenses and responsibilities related to protecting animals affected by disasters. This legislation helps protect animals in institutional settings if disaster strikes.
Please cosponsor the PREPARED Act (H.R. 1042)
Dear Representative,
The recent wildfires in the Western U.S. are a stark reminder of the importance of planning for sudden disasters. As your constituent and a supporter of the ASPCA, I am writing to ask you to cosponsor the Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042), which will protect animals in times of disaster.
This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY), will require federally regulated commercial facilities such as animal breeders, zoos and research institutions to create plans for protecting animals in their care during emergency or disaster situations. Lack of preparedness during disasters, both natural and manmade, can have especially devastating effects on animals and the people who risk their own safety to protect them. Local first responders and non-governmental organizations most often bear the expenses and responsibilities related to protecting animals affected by disasters. Animals in institutions are at particular risk. For example, Hurricane Katrina killed approximately 8,000 animals, including dogs and monkeys, at a medical school in New Orleans.
The PREPARED Act will require commercial facilities regulated by the Animal Welfare Act to create plans for protecting animals in their care during disasters – ensuring these animals are protected when disaster strikes.