II. How to Use this Guide Preparation, planning, and practice are the keys to successful disaster response. Nevada’s large geographical, mountainous area and the number of jurisdication in the two major metropolitan areas presents unique challenges to emergency management. No single plan is adequate statewide. This is particularly true of animal issues. This planning guide is intended to provide county agencies involved in disaster planning for animals with a comprehensive outline for addressing animal issues during disasters. The Nevada State Emergency Management Office has developed this guide after reviewing animal disaster planning resources from other states, counties, and voluntary organizations. Efforts have been made to incorporate information into a format consistent with Nevada’s Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). This guide outlines organizations and individuals who should be involved in the planning process, local factors that should be considered, and planning issues at each emergency management phase (preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation). After evaluating needs and resources, each county can decide which sections of this guide will be needed to develop an individual county plan appropriate to their area. The appendix includes sample surveys and forms to be used for identifying and organizing county resources. These forms can be copied and used directly or tailored to fit your specific needs.
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