Which of the following is listed as an animal issue to be aware of in disaster response?

• A. Zoonoses
• B. Crop damage to crops
• C. Urban crowding
• D. Data breach

Answer: (A)

Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. In disaster settings, animals and their habitats can become sources or amplifiers of illness, and responders may come into contact with infected animals, animal waste, or contaminated water. Sheltering pets and livestock requires attention to infection control, vaccination where appropriate, and coordination with veterinary public health to prevent spread. Recognizing this animal health risk helps protect both people and animals and guides practical actions like safe animal handling, appropriate isolation or separation from human living areas, and proper disposal of carcasses.

The other options don’t involve animal health issues: crop damage relates to agriculture, urban crowding concerns human displacement and logistics, and data breach is about information security.