County Animal Response Team Training
The HSUS Disaster Animal Response Training is the premier basic training
for animal disaster responders nationwide. This 3-day course is designed to
familiarize participants with disaster situations and provide the background
necessary to become an effective emergency animal relief responder. The class
includes two days of mixed classroom/hands-on instruction and a long half-day of
specialized tabletop exercises. After completion of DART, graduates will have a
basic understanding of disaster response for animals and will be in a position
to help develop their own local DART teams.
- This training workshop covers:
- How to educate families with pets about disaster planning
- The realities of helping animals during disasters
Why EARS is needed in disaster times
- How EARS responds during emergencies
- What roles volunteers can play during a UAN emergency response
- Common emergency terminology
- Key temporary emergency shelter animal care protocols
- The basics of Incident Command structure
- Available resources to advance your emergency response training and
expertise
The workshops are also a unique opportunity to network with other animal
advocates.
The workshop registration fee of $60 includes an EARS volunteer handbook, an
EARS t-shirt to wear while volunteering, lunch (vegetarian), a photo ID badge
and a certificate of completion.
This seven-hour workshop is designed to be an introduction to emergency
animal sheltering
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Animals in Disaster, Module A: Awareness and Preparedness Module A is
intended to increase awareness and preparedness among animal owners and care
providers. It includes sections on typical hazards, how these affect animals and
what can be done by responsible owners to reduce the impact of disasters. It is
also intended to help animal owners, care providers and industries to better
understand emergency management.
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Animals in Disaster, Module B: Community Planning Module B is
intended to guide emergency management officials and animal owners, care
providers, and industries in preparing community disaster plans. The goal of
Module B is to provide sufficient information for both groups to meet and
develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their
owners, and the animal-care industries in disasters. This course provides the
basic background knowledge needed to develop a coordinated response to a
disaster in which animals and their owners are affected.
IS-111 Livestock in Disasters This Independent Study course is for
farmers, extension agents, emergency managers and others who have interests in
the livestock industry. It describes the various hazards that animals can face
and how to mitigate them, as well as how to respond to an actual disaster. The
livestock industry is a multi-billion dollar business that provides food for the
American people as well as those overseas. It is important to insure our
livestock are safe from hazards and will not suffer from the effects of hazards.
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Emergency Manager This independent study course provides an
introduction to Comprehensive Emergency Management (CEM) and the Integrated
emergency Management System (IEMS). Included is an in-depth look at the four
phases of comprehensive emergency management; mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery. The text is accompanied by illustrations, diagrams, and
figures. In most units, there are worksheets, exercises, and tasks to complete.
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Citizens Guide to Disaster Assistance This independent study course
provides a basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local
community, State, and the federal government in providing disaster assistance.
It is appropriate for both the general public and those involved in emergency
management who need a general introduction to disaster assistance.
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In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness The "Are You Ready? An
In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness" has been designed to help the citizens
of this nation learn how to protect themselves and their families against all
types of hazards. It can be used as a reference source or as a step-by-step
manual. The focus of the content is on how to develop, practice, and maintain
emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a
disaster to protect people and their property. Also included is information on
how to assemble a disaster supplies kit that contains the food, water, and other
supplies in sufficient quantity for individuals and their families to survive.
IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100 ICS 100,
Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command
System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This
course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational
structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship
between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
IS-200
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents ICS 200 is
designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event
within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on and
resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within
the ICS.
IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government,
private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during
domestic incidents. This course introduces NIMS and takes approximately three
hours to complete. It explains the purpose, principles, key components and
benefits of NIMS.
IS-800 National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction The
National Response Plan,
or NRP, specifies how the resources of the Federal Government will work in
concert with State, local, and tribal governments and the private sector to
respond to Incidents of National Significance. The NRP is predicated on the
National Incident Management System, or NIMS. Together the NRP and the NIMS
provide a nationwide template for working together to prevent or respond to
threats and incidents regardless of cause, size, or complexity.
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