MEDIA RESPONSE

Louisiana SPCA: Tornado Response Update

NEW ORLEANS (2/13/07) – Following Tuesday morning’s tornados that hit parts of the New Orleans Metro area, the Louisiana SPCA has surveyed the areas and is reporting that at this time there are no animals in need of rescue in the affected areas. LA/SPCA Humane Officers have been and will remain in constant communication with the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) to monitor the situation.

Immediately following the tornados, LA/SPCA had officers posted in four sections of the city including the Uptown Carrollton area and Gentilly. All officers were ready to respond immediately if NOFD found animals in the affected areas.

LA/SPCA offered to have officers assist NOFD if necessary in the search of the areas and to remove any animals found if necessary. NOFD was given a direct number to call to report any injured animals or animals found in damaged homes so that LA/SPCA could safely remove the animal and document the location of the animal for reunification with the owner.

If the public needs to report an animal emergency please call the LA/SPCA at 504-368-5191 ext. 100.

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The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an organization devoted to improving the lives of animals and eliminating the homelessness, neglect and abuse that signal animal suffering. Chartered in 1888, our history has been paved with an understanding that only through an improved human-animal ethic can we better the lives of companion animals and that of our community. Our programs and services are infused with the highest standards of care and compassion.

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