Sentences with phrase «animal disaster planning»

The State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team (SMART), dedicated to animal disaster planning response and recovery, recommends that pet owners prepare for a disaster before it strikes by having a «Go Package» pet disaster kit ready in your closet.

He is also the California Veterinary Medical Association's Alameda county representative regarding animal disaster planning.

LSART Worksheet for Animal Disaster Planning for Emergency Operations Officials Animal Disaster Planning for Emergency Operations Officials Notes Animal Disaster Planning for Emergency Operations Officials Presentation (powerpoint)

In addition to supervising and training volunteers on a variety of subjects such as Animal Disaster Preparedness, Pet CPR and additional FEMA courses, Maryann developed Bucks County, PA's first Animal Disaster Plan coordinating with the EMA.

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The best way to keep yourself and your family — both people and animals — safe when disaster strikes is to have a good disaster plan.

The act requires requires state and local governments that want to qualify for funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to include animals in their disaster plans.

Dogs and cats will be the main focus of G.I. Wishes» disaster response plan — the organization does not currently have the capacity to aid larger animals such as horses.

For more information on G.I. Wishes» disaster response plan, how to adopt an animal through G.I. Wishes or how to donate or volunteer, visit www.GIWishes.org, call [phone] or send an e-mail to [email protected] More information also can be found on G.I. Wishes» Facebook page.

They include disaster planning for pets, horses, farm animals, tornadoes and everyday emergencies.

Pet owners must remember to include their cats, dogs and other animals in their plans as they identify evacuation destinations and pack their bags and disaster kits in anticipation of the storm.

In recognition of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on Saturday May 12, 2018, the Cedar Valley Humane Society is joining hundreds of other animal shelters from around the United States to encourage pet parents to fully consider their pets in their emergency situation plaAnimal Disaster Preparedness Day on Saturday May 12, 2018, the Cedar Valley Humane Society is joining hundreds of other animal shelters from around the United States to encourage pet parents to fully consider their pets in their emergency situation plaanimal shelters from around the United States to encourage pet parents to fully consider their pets in their emergency situation planning.

American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — Contains useful information including lists of poisonous plants, disaster preparedness plans, and an animal behavior section.

New York City's Office of Emergency Management created the Animal Planning Task Force to develop plans for disasters — both natural and otherwise.

Then Lori talks about disaster planning for our companion animals.

«Disasters threaten the safety of people and animals alike, and it's often too late to create a plan for your pets when you're in the middle of a crisis,» says Tim Rickey, senior director of the ASPCA's Field Investigations and Response team.

• Past President and current member of the Connecticut Animal Control Association • Member of the National Coalition developing response plans for FEMA in the event of national disasters (she does not work for FEMA) • Consultant on the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (she is the only lay person on the panel) • Evaluator for Animal Control Departments throughout the United States, ensuring compliance with National Standards • Board of Directors of the New England Animal Control / Humane Academy in New Hampshire currently serving as Assistant Director & Instructor • National Task Force for Animal Hoarding • New England and State of Connecticut Task Force for Animal Fighting • Member of the New England Stock Dog Association • Member of Curriculum Advisory Committee, University of New Hampshire, Thompson School of Applied Science Teaching Experience: • Cruelty Investigation Instructor for Police Officers and Animal Control Officers • Certified as an Instructor to teach at the FBI and Police Academy • Teaches Cruelty Investigation, Criminal Law and First Aid to Police, Animal Control and Humane Officers at the University of New Hampshire • National and Connecticut Animal Control Association • Numerous Kennel Clubs and Schools Author — National Animal Control Association Training Guide — Disaster Planning American Kennel Club • Certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator • Completed Obedience requirements for becoming an AKC Obedience Judge.

This will help ensure that in emergencies there is accurate information regarding animal issues being distributed to the communities, and assistance is available where needed and that preparedness, planning, and response for animals in disaster situations is present and understood.

Many changes on evacuation plans for animals now seen during natural disasters came in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

When you watch the CLOUDS video below, think about Dr. Lee's Family Dog Disaster Survival Plan for animal owners.

Animal control manager Becky Wilson asked members to update their disaster plans, providing information such as emergency contacts» names and numbers for telephones, cell phones and fax machines.

For more information, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has produced an excellent tool for detailed planning for both large and small animals in the event of a disaster.

We act as advocates for animals, large and small by increasing adoption, educating the community on responsible pet ownershp, promoting spay / neuter for pets & leading disaster response and planning.

LOS ANGELES - A poll released Tuesday by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found that 35 percent of dog and cat owners have no plan for dealing with their pets during a disaster that forces them to evacuate.

The Humane Society of the United States advocates all pet owners to plan ahead to care for their animals when disaster strikes.

They also work with local government agencies to develop disaster preparedness plans for people with animals.

For more information on disaster planning for your pet visit the United Animal Nations web site at www.uan.org.

Contact your local animal shelter and inquire about their disaster plan.

For the animal care professional, it is essential to consider all types of disasters when developing a plan for your animal population.

May 13 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day - a reminder to include our four - legged family members in our plans.

Unfortunately, Red Cross disaster shelters don't accept animals (unless it's a service animal), so if that's where you plan to go, you'll have to make alternate plans for your dog.

Equine and large animal owners should also create disaster preparedness plans.

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita highlighted the need for a national disaster plan for animals, and the American Veterinary Medical Association established a core committee to conduct a summit meeting to address the issue.

Large animal clinicians developed the first disaster preparedness plans to include animals and animal rescue protocols - the team has deployed volunteers and other support during Northern California floods in 1997, Hurricane Floyd, Hurricane Katrina and the wildfires of 2006 in Yolo County, CA.

Several organizations have asked Congress and the President to help establish a program for rescuing animals modeled on the American Red Cross human disaster relief plans, and a bill has been introduced in the US Senate to require states to include evacuation plans for pets in order to receive federal disaster planning funds.

DAR's mission is to develop and implement preparedness, response, and recovery plans necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of domestic animals, and the people who own or have responsibility for animals during emergencies and disasters.

She will cover disaster planning for pets, how to put together a disaster kit for pets and provide animal disaster resources that are available during an emergency.

The No Kill South Carolina initiative aims to save animals» lives, and disaster planning is a big part of that.

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September is Emergency Preparedness Month in Massachusetts, and as part of this important campaign, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) wants to remind the public that pets need to be included as a part of planning for any natural or man - made disaster.

It may be difficult, if not impossible, to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a disaster, so plan ahead.

She also explained how once a week each zoo department met to discuss a disaster or escaped animal scenario, and come up with a plan for how their department would respond.

To assure you have a place for your dog, you might even suggest to your local shelter that you chair a committee to plan for an emergency animal shelter to be used in the event of a community disaster.

It is these efforts that have opened the door for emergency managers and veterinarians to begin the dialogue of collaborative disaster planning for animals.

The best way to keep people and animals safe when disaster strikes is to have a good disaster plan.

At the urging of the humane community, Congress also enacted legislation to require states seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance to accommodate pets and service animals in their emergency evacuation plans when major disasters occur.

Additionally, she has experience writing policies and procedures, training staff and volunteers, working with animal rescue organizations and developing shelter and county disaster plans.

The Senate substituted a more comprehensive version for HR 3858, which would grant FEMA the authority to assist in developing disaster plans and make financial contributions to state and local authorities to procure or construct emergency animal shelters, and allow the federal government to provide direct assistance during a disaster to help people with companion animals and service animals, as well as the animals themselves, following a major disaster.

May 8 was National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day and, in recognition, CVA is taking this time to remind all pet owners of the importance of having a disaster plan for yoDisaster Preparedness Day and, in recognition, CVA is taking this time to remind all pet owners of the importance of having a disaster plan for yodisaster plan for your pets.

While natural disasters are often unpredictable and unexpected, having a disaster preparedness plan in place ensures that communities can offer safe, responsible animal care in times of crisis.

Gwendilin possesses Disaster Animal Response training under FEMA including being a certified / qualified Red Rover First Responder and also has a Minor in European History and had planned to defend her Doctorate in Psychology in December 2014.