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 Emergency Working Group Symposium 2026 Information
Hosted by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Monday May 18, 2026 at the Rutgers Eco Complex in Bordentown.
View the Pre-Symposium Webinar
Resource List
NASAAEP 2026 Virtual Summit “ICS in Action” recorded webinars
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
