Emergency Procedures

About: these Emergency Procedures reflect best practices for ensuring the safety and well-being of pets during emergencies. They represent our recommendations, are purely suggestive, and are not a requirement for implementing the Pet CRM system at any location.

General guidelines

1 Ensure safety first

  • Always prioritize the safety of residents, staff, and pets during any emergency.
  • Assess the situation calmly and determine the immediate actions needed.

2 Communication

  • Use the Pet CRM system to quickly notify residents of any emergencies and provide clear instructions.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with emergency services and follow their guidance.

Common emergencies

1 Fire emergency

Steps to follow:

  • Activate fire alarms: ensure the building’s fire alarms are activated.
  • Evacuate the building: use the Pet CRM system to send an evacuation alert to all residents.
  • Assist with evacuation: ensure residents with pets evacuate safely, using designated pet evacuation routes if available.
  • Contact emergency services: call 911 and provide details about the fire and any affected pets.
  • Gather at assembly points: direct residents to gather at pre-designated assembly points and account for all pets.
  • Provide Updates: use the Pet CRM system to keep residents informed about the situation and when it is safe to return.

2 Natural disasters (e.g. earthquake, flood, hurricane)

Steps to follow:

  • Issue alerts: send alerts through the Pet CRM system with instructions on how to prepare and respond.
  • Secure the area: ensure all pets are secured inside their homes or designated safe areas.
  • Follow emergency protocols: guide residents to follow emergency protocols, such as moving to higher ground during a flood or taking cover during an earthquake.
  • Assist vulnerable residents: pay special attention to residents with disabilities and their pets, providing additional assistance as needed.
  • Coordinate with authorities: work with local emergency services and follow their recommendations.
  • Provide aftercare: once the immediate danger has passed, use the Pet CRM system to organize pet wellness checks and provide resources for affected residents.

3 Medical emergencies involving animals

Steps to follow:

  • Assess the situation: determine the severity of the pet’s condition.
  • Contact a veterinarian: use the Pet CRM system to quickly find and contact a nearby veterinarian.
  • Inform the pet parent: notify the pet parent immediately and provide them with the veterinarian’s contact information.
  • Provide transport if needed: arrange for transportation to the veterinary clinic if the pet parent is unable to do so.
  • Document the incident: record details of the incident in the Pet CRM system through the smart Pet ID website, including the pet’s condition and the actions taken.

4 Aggressive or loose animals

Steps to follow:

  • Ensure safety: ensure that residents and other pets are kept safe from the aggressive or loose pet.
  • Contain the pet: if possible, safely contain the pet without putting yourself or others at risk.
  • Contact the pet parent: if the pet has a Pet ID pin and you are able to read it, use the Pet CRM system to immediately notify the pet parent.
  • Contact animal control: if the situation cannot be safely managed, contact local animal control services for assistance.
  • Document the incident: record details of the incident in the Pet CRM system through the smart Pet ID website, including any injuries or damages caused.

5 Animal abuse

Steps to follow:

  • Observe and document: if you suspect a pet is being mistreated, observe the situation and document any signs of abuse or neglect.
  • Notify authorities: contact local animal control or the police to report the mistreatment. Provide them with your observations and any evidence you have collected.
  • Notify the pet parent: if possible and you feel safe to do so, use the Pet CRM system to notify the pet parent.
  • Document the incident: record details of the incident in the Pet CRM system through the smart Pet ID website, including any details.

Follow up: ensure that authorities are following up on the situation to ensure the pet’s safety.

6 Lost animal

Steps to follow:

  • Observe and document: if you encounter a lost pet, observe the situation and document any identifying details, such as the pet’s appearance, location, and behavior. Take photos if possible.
  • Contact the pet parent: if the pet has a Pet ID pin and you are able to read it, use the Pet CRM system to immediately notify the pet parent.
  • Notify authorities: contact local animal control or a nearby shelter to report the lost pet. Provide them with all the information you have gathered.
  • Use the smart Pet ID system: report the lost pet in the Pet CRM system through the smart Pet ID website. Include relevant details such as the pet’s last known location and any identifying features to help reunite that pet’s family.


Follow up: ensure that authorities are following up on the situation to secure the pet’s safety and facilitate its return to the family.

Post-Emergency Procedures

1 Conduct debriefing:

  • After an emergency, hold a debriefing session with staff to review the response and identify any areas for improvement.

2 Update emergency plans:

  • Use insights from the debriefing to update and improve emergency procedures within the Pet CRM system.

3 Provide support:

  • Offer support to affected residents and pets, including access to veterinary care, temporary housing for displaced pets, and counseling services.

4 Communicate with residents:

Use the Pet CRM system to communicate with residents about the resolution of the emergency and any follow-up actions needed.

5 Report and analyze:

Generate reports on the emergency response using the Pet CRM system’s analytics tools to analyze performance and ensure preparedness for future incidents.

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