County Animals Rescue Evacuation Organization

P O Box 1496 Elyria, Ohio 44036

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County Animals Rescue Evacuation Organization in Elyria, OH

County Animals Rescue Evacuation Organization is a rescue organization based in Elyria, Ohio, in Lorain County, about 20 miles east of Cleveland, and it shares the county with 13 other animal shelters and rescues. CARE is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization providing emergency assistance for pets, livestock, and wildlife during disasters across Lorain, Medina, and Summit counties, operating under the direction of local Emergency Management Agencies and the American Red Cross. It is recognized by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency as the official disaster response team for animals in northeast Ohio Regions 2 and 5. During emergencies, CARE sets up intake facilities near Red Cross evacuation sites, rescues animals from disaster areas, arranges up to 72 hours of care for pets and livestock, and transports animals to temporary holding facilities, with members trained under FEMA's Incident Command System in areas like hazardous materials, large and small animal handling, and pet first aid.

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County: Lorain County

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