Disaster relief trailer for Smith County pets unveiled

SMITH COUNTY, Texas ( KETK ) – When disaster strikes, Smith County pets can now be sheltered with the recently unveiled Pet Disaster Relief trailer.

According to county officials, they received a relief trailer from the American Kennel Club on Wednesday that will shelter pets and in turn protect owners. Smith County said that most residents will not leave their homes in emergency situations if their pets cannot come with them.

Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore said the relief trailer will allow them to care for and shelter pets during disasters.

Some of the supplies that the trailer is loaded with include: a first aid kit, micro chips, crates, a fire extinguisher, a generator and towels.

“We are very grateful to our community partners who donated funds to make this happen, and to the American Kennel Club,” Moore said. “Smith County is ‘Striving for Excellence,’ and one way we are doing that is by taking care of our citizens during disasters, including the ones with four legs. We still have a lot of work to do, but this is a very important step.”

Moore said the trailer is fully stocked and is ready to be deployed if there is an emergency situation.

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