New York S00896 mandates inclusion of animal shelters, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, and veterinary services in local emergency.
New York S00896 amends the executive law to require local comprehensive emergency management plans to include local and municipal animal shelters, any duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, and veterinary services. The bill also mandates that public information disseminated during emergencies consider the communication accommodation needs of persons with vision or hearing impairments and specify which temporary housing and other necessary facilities are designated as animal-friendly.
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