In the event of a disaster, animal and pet evacuation in Washington 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.
Washington Emergency Management Division
Washington State Dept. of Health – Protect Your Pets During Emergencies
During a disaster pet shelters will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Call ahead to check availability. Bring the items in your pet’s emergency supply kit.
Seattle Emergency Management – Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners
Spokane County Emergency Management – Pet Preparedness
Spokane: Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T)
The mission of the Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (HEART) is to provide assistance in times of emergency/disasters, whether man-made or natural, rescuing animals, setting up and operating emergency animal shelters.
