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Senate committee endorses SR 3 encouraging local disaster planning for household pets
Summary
Senate Resolution 3, sponsored by Sen. Plumb, urges local governments to consider household pets in disaster planning to reduce first‑responder risk and shelter strain; the committee adopted an amendment and passed the resolution unanimously after testimony from animal‑control and crisis‑sheltering groups.
Senator Plumb introduced Senate Resolution 3, which encourages local governments to update disaster plans to address the needs of people who may need to evacuate with household pets. Plumb described the measure as a non‑binding, "soft touch" designed to keep owners with their animals so first responders can prioritize human safety.
The committee adopted Senate…
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