Washington HB1201 mandates emergency shelters, cooling centers, and warming centers to accommodate pets during disasters.

Washington HB1201 requires local governments to identify emergency shelters, cooling centers, and warming centers that can accommodate pets during natural disasters. The bill aims to ensure that pet owners do not have to choose between their safety and staying with their pets. Local comprehensive emergency management plans must include at least one shelter, cooling center, and warming center that can accommodate pets. Additionally, counties and cities must provide pet emergency preparedness information on their websites, including pet evacuation plans and emergency checklists.

Washington HB1201 mandates emergency shelters, cooling centers, and warming centers to accommodate pets during disasters.

Washington HB1201 requires local governments to identify emergency shelters, cooling centers, and warming centers that can accommodate pets during natural disasters. The bill aims to ensure that pet owners do not have to choose between their safety and staying with their pets. Local comprehensive emergency management plans must include at least one shelter, cooling center, and warming center that can accommodate pets. Additionally, counties and cities must provide pet emergency preparedness information on their websites, including pet evacuation plans and emergency checklists.