Disaster Preparedness
Institutional Plans
NIH's Office of Animal Care and Use (NIH's internal IACUC)
Washington University in St. Louis
Sample policy on Conducting IACUC Business in the Event of a Pandemic from Molly Greene of Michigan State University
Online Resources
OLAW's page on Disaster Planning and Response Resources
NIH Extramural Response to Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies
Disaster Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Disaster Planning for Research and Laboratory Animal Facilities, an Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) bulletin
OLAW FAQ How can institutions and their IACUCs best prepare for a pandemic?
Other Resources
Disaster Planning Checklist- PDF (sourced from USDA, the Guide, and the Ag Guide)
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals- pages 35, 74-75
Animal Welfare Regulations, amendment 9 CFR 2.38(l)(1-3) takes effect January 30, 2013.
