Florida § 252.3568 - Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 252.3568 — Emergency sheltering of persons with pets., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 252.3568. Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.
(1) In accordance with s. 252.35, the division shall address strategies for the evacuation of persons with pets in the shelter component of the state comprehensive emergency management plan and shall include the requirement for similar strategies in its standards and requirements for local comprehensive emergency management plans. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Education shall assist the division in determining strategies regarding this activity. (2) If a county maintains designated shelters, it must also designate a shelter that can accommodate persons with pets. The shelter must be in compliance with applicable FEMA Disaster Assistance Policies and Procedures and with safety procedures regarding the sheltering of pets established in the shelter component of both local and state comprehensive emergency management plans.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 252.3568
What does Florida Statutes § 252.3568 cover?
Section 252.3568 ("Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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