In the event of a disaster, animal and pet evacuation in Oregon will be coordinated by county and local emergency management agencies. Please check with your local emergency management agency for information on pet friendly evacuation shelters in your county. Local and state health and safety regulations do not permit the Red Cross to allow pets in disaster shelters. (Service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters.). It may be difficult to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a disaster, so plan ahead. Keep a list of pet friendly hotels in your area in case you have to evacuate and your local shelter is full.
Oregon Office of Emergency Management
Josephine County – Pet & Livestock Preparedness
There may be occasions when assistance, such as emergency animal sheltering, is needed. If resources allow, Josephine County Animal Protection may offer assistance with animal sheltering. Shelters are only available to those who have no other alternative and priority will be given to those staying at the nearby human shelter. You will be expected to provide care for your animals while they are at the shelter.
Josephine County Emergency Management
