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Missoula OEM launches animal preparedness effort, schedules June events and resources for owners
Summary
Missoula OEM and MSU Extension are developing an animal preparedness program to reduce evacuation barriers caused by concerns about animals. Planned events in June include a hands‑on demonstration June 12 at Big Sky Horse Park, a webinar on Smart911 on June 16, and a Department of Livestock biosecurity lecture June 27.
Missoula County Office of Emergency Management and Montana State University Extension staff described a new animal preparedness initiative intended to reduce a common barrier to evacuation: concern for animals.
OEM staff said that people often delay or refuse evacuation because of livestock, pets or companion animals;…
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