Official Site of The State of New JerseyAnimal Emergency Working Group (AEWG)
The mission of Animal Emergency Working Group of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture is to provide guidelines for rapid response to disasters affecting the health, safety, and welfare of animals. Veterinary medicine and animal care resources in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery include, but are not limited to, small and large animal care, facility usage, displaced pet/livestock assistance, and waste disposal.
Animal Sheltering Resources
Whether you are just getting started or want to continue learning about emergency animal sheltering, these resources provide a wealth of information:
National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs (NASAAEP)
Best Practices Guidance Documents
NASAAEP 2026 Virtual Summit “ICS in Action” recorded webinars
National Mass Care Strategy Commonly Used Pet Items
FEMA Resource Typing Library Tool
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Evacuation for household pets and horses
Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) Guide
NJ Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal
Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership
