Saving Kitty or Max during a major disaster or emergency may seem a bit extravagant when so many people need help.
But federal law now requires cities and towns to have evacuation plans for animals during disasters…..or risk losing FEMA assistance.
The mandate is a direct result of what happened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit. Thousands of people were separated from their pets or forced to abandon them.
Following the federal regulations, New Hampshire is setting up its own animal rescue teams to help during emergencies. NHPR’s Amy Quinton attended a recent training and files this report.
