In New Jersey, every municipality is required by state law to maintain a written, state-approved Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The EOP and its 16 annexes are all-hazards documents that outline how the town will coordinate resources, issue alerts, and recover from disasters. Two Annexes, Evacuation and Shelter, Reception & Care, require emergency managers to consider animals in their planning. This Fire & EMS Bulletin provides guidance on the categories of animals. Read more.
