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Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place

Fresno, Madera, Mariposa
Kings, Tulare, Kern
Emergency exit sign with flood lights

Counties

Fresno, Madera or Mariposa

If you are a resident of Fresno, Madera or Mariposa counties - and need help with animal evacuation or shelter-in-place care, please follow the instructions below:

Develop an Evacuation Plan:

Create a plan for your family and pets. PRACTICE this plan - don't wait until you have to evacuate.  Determine in advance several locations where you may go with your animals (i.e. family, friends, pet-friendly hotels/motels, etc.).

Create a "Buddy System":

With a trusted friend or neighbor to evacuate your pets in case you are not home.  This person should be familiar with your pets, be able to enter your home if pets are inside, know your evacuation plan and where you keep our pet emergency kit.  It is also important to let them know where your pets may hide if frightened.

Sheltering-In-Place:

Designate a "Safe" room - an interior room that has no windows or doors leading to the outside. Make sure you keep your pets under your supervision at all times. Have your emergency pet kit with you.

Photos of You & Pets:

Have photos of you and your pets together. Photos may help for reunification if you and your pet are separated. Place a copy of the photos(s) in your emergency kit. Many animals can look similar to each other due to breed type and color, so photograph any unique markings that may help with ID purposes.

Assembling Pet Emergency Kits:

Click here for more information

Vaccinations:

Make sure your pet(s) are updated with their vaccinations. If they are placed in an emergency animal shelter, they may be housed in close proximity with animals that have not been vaccinated.

Pet Carrier/Crate:

Each of your pets should have an appropriately sized carrier. Attach contact and pet information to the carrier. Consider purchasing a pet carrier that is FAA-approved.

First-Aid Kit & Reference Book:

Have a small first-aid kit available. Common injuries are to paw pads, tail, and ears.

Flashlight with extra batteries

Maps with evacuation routes

Counties

Kings, Tulare and Kern

For Kings, Tulare and Kern counties, contact your local animal services agency first or text us at our evacuation hotline number:

Fresno County: 
Click on the RedCap request form link  https://redcap.link/helpmyanimals

Madera County: 

There are several options:

  1. Call the county 311 service line.  Live operators are available from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. After 5 p.m., call 559-675-7769.

  2. Go to website link: https://www.maderacounty.com/government/animal-services/disaster-preparedness.

  3. Choose and complete appropriate form.

Mariposa County: 
Call the Sheriff's Office / Animal Services at (209) 966-3615.

Merced County:
Call Merced County Animal Services (209) 385-7436

Kings County: 
Call Kings County Animal Services (559) 852-2525

Tulare County: 
Call Tulare County Animal Services (559) 636-4050

Kern County: 
Call Kern County Animal Services (661) 868-7100