The landmark legislation will require state and local disaster plans to include provisions for evacuating and sheltering companion animals during large-scale disasters. Thank you to everyone who responded to our Action Alerts and showed these lawmakers that there is strong support for protecting animals among U.S. voters.

Now a state bill to help California's animals in the event of a disaster needs your support. Speaker pro Tem Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/Daly City) has introduced AB 450, a bill that would require state and local agencies to implement a standardized emergency management system (SEMS) that considers animals following a major disaster or emergency. "In California, we have the ever-present threat of fire, flood and earthquake," said Yee. "It is important that we consider animals in our disaster planning as they play a critical role in our lives and our economy."

Please take action (http://ga0.org/campaign/SupportAB450) to send members of the California Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Kevin Murray - Chair of the Committee - and Senate President pro Tem Don Perata a message to let them know that you strongly support AB 450, which will provide for the safety of animals in emergencies. Then write, call or fax them to follow-up.

Also be sure to tell a friend about this issue.

Senator Kevin Murray
State Capitol, Room 5050
Sacramento, CA 95814

Tel: (916) 651-4026
Fax: (916) 445-8899

Senate President pro Tem Don Perata
State Capitol, Room 205
Sacramento, CA 95814

Tel: (916) 651-4009
Fax: (916) 327-1997