Putnam County has an emergency support system for animals through our ESF-17 (Emerency Support Function) which is under Putnam County Emergency Management Services.
Why have a county ESF for animals?
Saving human life is always the top priority of emergency management personnel. From experience it is shown time and time again that helping people plan for the safety of their pets, equines, and livestock is a major part of ensuring the safety of animal owners.
Some of the problems presented by unprepared animal owners during an emergency:
* Owners adding to the confusion as they seek last minute help and direction from overburdened rescue workers.
* Owners refusing to leave without their animals if unsure where to take their animals or what steps to see to their animals' safety.
* Owners putting their own safety and lives in jeopardy while undertaking unsafe rescue attempts.
Forming Putnam County Emergency Animal Support under an emergency support function provides a system of mitigating dangers in the county, compiling plans of how to handle various emergency situations, to hold emergency training, and to respond as much as possible with assistance during and after an emergency.
Another way Putnam County Emergency Animal Support assists the county animals is by helping animal owners prepare for the problems that may come up during an emergency. This is accomplished by disbursing information through the website Animal Services 2000 and by going out into the community to meet with the citizens of the county to help them make a plan for their animals.
During actual emergencies Putnam County Emergency Animal Support works to coordinate county resources through the Putnam County EOC (Emergency Operations Center).
PFS Team
A section of Putnam County Emergency Animal Support undergoes additional training to form the Putnam County Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelter Team.
Who are the Emergency Animal Support Volunteer Staff in Putnam County?
Emergency Animal Support Coordinator
Kristina Adams
Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelter Coordinator
Theresa A. Jennings
Putnam County Emergency Animal Support is under the Putnam County Emergency Management.
Putnam County Emergency Animal Support
Kristina Adams, Coordinator
Volunteers Are Needed. Use the *Contact Us* feature to let us know of your interest.
http://animalservices2000.org/content/contact
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Courses
Highly Recommended for volunteer members.
IS-07 A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
IS-010 - Animals in Disaster: Module A
IS -011 - Animals in Disaster: Module B
IS 100.a - Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-200.a - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-317 - Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams
* * * * * w/ additional modules
CERT Animal Response I and CERT Animal Response II
IS-324 - Community Hurricane Preparedness
IS 700.a - NIMS An Introduction
IS-800.b - National Response Framework, An Introduction
American Red Cross (ARC), FEMA, or other approved Agencies, Organizations, or Facilities:
CERT (Communit Emergency Response Team) Training
First Aid/CPR
Pet First Aid
Working in Disaster Services
Shelter Operations
Friday, October 6, 2006
President Bush signed into law
H.R. 3858 forming the
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006
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One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and six
An Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006'.
SEC. 2. STANDARDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OPERATIONAL PLANS.
Section 613 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196b) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
(g) Standards for State and Local Emergency Preparedness Operational Plans- In approving standards for State and local emergency preparedness operational plans pursuant to subsection (b)(3), the Director shall ensure that such plans take into account the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals prior to, during, and following a major disaster or emergency.'.
SEC. 3. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MEASURES OF THE DIRECTOR.
Section 611 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196) is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking `and' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting `; and'; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
(4) plans that take into account the needs of individuals with pets and service animals prior to, during, and following a major disaster or emergency.'; and
(2) in subsection (j)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as paragraphs (3) through (9), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
(2) The Director may make financial contributions, on the basis of programs or projects approved by the Director, to the States and local authorities for animal emergency preparedness purposes, including the procurement, construction, leasing, or renovating of emergency shelter facilities and materials that will accommodate people with pets and service animals.'.
SEC. 4. PROVIDING ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSEHOLD PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS FOLLOWING A DISASTER.
Section 403(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b(a)(3)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (H), by striking `and' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and inserting `; and'; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
(J) provision of rescue, care, shelter, and essential needs--
(i) to individuals with household pets and service animals; and
(ii) to such pets and animals.'.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
Found on The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) website.
www.FloridaDisaster.org
"This guide is intended to give Floridians and our guests to the state an overview of the different severe weather threats Florida faces throughout each year."
Download a copy of this 30 page .pdf guide at http://www.floridadisaster.org/documents/2010SWAWGuide.pdf
MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY
ESF-17, Emergency Support Function #17
Animal Support
~~~~~ State of Florida ~~~~~
PRIMARY AGENCY: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
SUPPORT AGENCIES: Department of Health, Department of Management Services, Division of Communications, Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service
Joe Kight
ESF-17 ECO (Emergency Coordinating Officer)
Division of Animal Industry
407 South Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, Fl. 32399-0800
(850) 410-0920
~~~~~ Putnam County, Florida ~~~~~
Quin Romay, Emergency Management Director
Emergency Operations Center: (386) 329-0379
Putnam County Emergency Services
Division of Emergency Management
410 S. SR 19 Palatka, Fl. 32177
Ryan Simpson, Emergency Management Preparedness Coordinator
Emergency Operations Center: (386) 329-0379
Putnam County Emergency Services
Division of Emergency Management
410 S. SR 19 Palatka, Fl. 32177
XX, Emergency Management Senior Planner
Emergency Operations Center: (386) 329-0379
Putnam County Emergency Services
Division of Emergency Management
410 S. SR 19 Palatka, Fl. 32177
~~~~~ Putnam County, Florida (Volunteers) ~~~~~
Kristina Adams, ESF-17 Coordinator
*Large Animals, Horses and Livestock
--Education on Safety
*Small Animals, Pets
--Education on Safety
--Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelter
Theresa A. Jennings, Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelter Coordinator
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Contact Info for County Volunteer Team
Humane Animal Educations & Services
c/o Karl's Kids Program, Inc.
P.O. Box 1989
Interlachen, FL 32148
(352) 481-5333
MANDATE is a requirement imposed by a legal act
of the federal, state or local government.
Federal Level - FEMA
State Level - Florida Division of Emergency Management
Florida State Statutes, Chapter 252.35
Emergency Management Powers; Division of Emergency Management
Emergency Support Function (ESF)17: Animal Protection.
"SART is a multi agency coordination group consisting of governmental and private entities dedicated to all-hazard disaster preparedness, planning, response, and recovery for the animal and agriculture sectors in Florida."
SART Website
http://www.flsart.org
County Level - Putnam County Emergency Management
ESF - Emergency Support Function
County Departments, Agencies, and Groups with an Emergency Management responsibility.
ESF Coordinator
* Coordination before, during, and after an incident, including preincident planning and coordination.
* Maintaining ongoing contact with ESF primary and support agencies.
* Conducting periodic ESF meetings.
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2008
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf_massevacuationincidentannex.pdf
Animals
Pages: EVAC-3 and EVAC-4
Quote:
Animals: The requirements for transporting and arranging for shelter and care of animals when they need to be relocated from their homes are of significant importance. There are special evacuation requirements for each category of animals within the NRF:
Service Animals: The ADA defines service animals as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability including, but not limited to guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items. Under the ADA regulations, service animals have access to the same facilities as the humans they serve.
[See below for new definition of Service Animal] --
Household Pets: Planning for and accommodating household pets as a component of mass evacuations is critical. History demonstrates that many residents will refuse to evacuate or resist rescue if they are forced to leave their household pets behind. Therefore, without advance planning, the tracking, embarkation, transportation, care, feeding, and sheltering of household pets can significantly impact the ability to safely evacuate the general population.
Through its contracts with bus and air carriers, DHS/FEMA will evacuate service animals when accompanying their owner/keeper, consistent with Federal laws and within the terms and conditions of the relevant transportation contracts. Alternative methods for owner and pet evacuation will be provided for household pets.
DHS/FEMA, in coordination with State, tribal, and local governments, will assist in identifying and providing locations to which household pets may be evacuated; providing logistical support for the care, immunization, and quarantine of household pets; providing specifications for vehicles that can be used to evacuate household pets; and coordinating with private industry for household pet evacuations.
Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services will encourage State, tribal, and local entities to plan for the co-location of pet shelters near general populations when possible during Federal evacuations to receiving cities/States. ESF #6 will provide coordination of animal owner identification, tracking, reunification, and social support. ESF #6 will also coordinate pet issues, including pet evacuation, care, and sheltering, with appropriate government and nongovernment support agencies.
ESF #8 – Public Health and Medical Services will assist in providing emergency veterinary care for sheltered and rescued animals, epidemiological monitoring and reporting of emergency-related animal health issues, and management of human bite/injury cases.
ESF #15 – External Affairs will work with State, tribal, and local authorities to ensure that animal evacuation and response instructions and status updates are communicated appropriately and in a timely manner..
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This paper was originally made public in 2008. On March 15, 2011 a new Federal Law went into effect whereas only dogs are eligible to be *service animals*.
“Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the handler´s disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. The crime deterrent effects of an animal´s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.”
White House News
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 6, 2006
President Bush Signs H.R. 3858, the "Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006"
On Friday, October 6, 2006, the President signed into law:
H.R. 3858, the "Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006," which amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency.
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[DOCID: f:publ308.109]
[[Page 120 STAT. 1725]]
Public Law 109-308
109th Congress
An Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
Act to ensure that State and local emergency preparedness operational
plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service
animals following a major disaster or emergency. <>
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress <> assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Pets Evacuation and Transportation
Standards Act of 2006''.
SEC. 2. STANDARDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
OPERATIONAL PLANS.
Section 613 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196b) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
``(g) Standards for State and Local Emergency Preparedness
Operational Plans.--In approving standards for State and local emergency
preparedness operational plans pursuant to subsection (b)(3), the
Director shall ensure that such plans take into account the needs of
individuals with household pets and service animals prior to, during,
and following a major disaster or emergency.''.
SEC. 3. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MEASURES OF THE DIRECTOR.
Section 611 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196) is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) plans that take into account the needs of individuals
with pets and service animals prior to, during, and following a
major disaster or emergency.''; and
(2) in subsection (j)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as
paragraphs (3) through (9), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) The Director may make financial contributions, on the
basis of programs or projects approved by the Director, to the
States and local authorities for animal emergency
[[Page 120 STAT. 1726]]
preparedness purposes, including the procurement, construction,
leasing, or renovating of emergency shelter facilities and
materials that will accommodate people with pets and service
animals.''.
SEC. 4. PROVIDING ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH
HOUSEHOLD PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS FOLLOWING A
DISASTER.
Section 403(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b(a)(3)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(J) provision of rescue, care, shelter, and
essential needs--
``(i) to individuals with household pets and
service animals; and
``(ii) to such pets and animals.''.
Approved October 6, 2006.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 3858:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 152 (2006):
May 22, considered and passed House.
Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate, amended.
Sept. 20, House concurred in Senate amendment.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-109publ308/pdf/PLAW-109publ308.pdf
January 13, 2009
130 page, .pdf format
Department of Homeland Security
http://www.iaem.com/committees/GovernmentAffairs/documents/FPR-Jan2009.pdf
Quote:
The Federal Preparedness Report (FPR) provides a snapshot of the state of preparedness in the United States at the end of Fiscal Year 2007. This Report is the first comprehensive review of the combined preparedness efforts of Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial homeland security partners over the past five years. As directed by Section 652(a) of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA), Public Law 109-295 —the goal of this Report is to provide a review of national preparedness.
The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned
February 2006
228 pages / .pdf format
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Letter to the President from Frances Fragos Townsend
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Forward
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Chapter One: Katrina in Perspective
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Chapter Two: National Preparedness - A Primer
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Chapter Three: Hurricane Katrina - Pre-Landfall
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Chapter Four: A Week of Crisis (August 29 - September 5)
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Chapter Five: Lessons Learned
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Quote:
"state and local evacuation plans should specify procedures to address the pre-positioning of food, medical and fuel supplies. These plans should address establishing first-aid stations, tracking and coordinating movements of evacuees, evacuating pets, unaccompanied minors, the elderly, and evacuating people who lack the means to leave voluntarily."
Chapter Six: Transforming National Preparedness
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Chapter Seven: Epilogue
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Appendix A – Recommendations
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
1. National Preparedness
(Recommendations 1 – 21)
2. Integrated Use of Military Capabilities
(Recommendations 22 – 32)
3. Communications
(Recommendations 33 – 37)
4. Logistics and Evacuation
(Recommendations 38 – 43)
5. Search and Rescue
(Recommendations 44 – 48)
6. Public Safety and Security
(Recommendations 49 – 56)
7. Public Health and Medical Support
(Recommendations 57 – 62)
8. Human Services
(Recommendations 63 – 67)
9. Mass Care and Housing
(Recommendations 68 – 72)
10. Public Communications
(Recommendations 73 – 77)
11. Critical Infrastructure and Impact Assessment
(Recommendations 78 – 85)
12. Environmental Hazards and Debris Removal
(Recommendations 86 – 88)
13. Foreign Assistance
(Recommendations 89 – 97)
14. Non-Governmental Aid
(Recommendations 98 – 103)
15. Training, Exercises, and Lessons Learned
(Recommendations 104 – 111)
16. Homeland Security Professional Development and Education
(Recommendations 112 – 118)
17. Citizen and Community Preparedness
(Recommendations 119 – 125)
Appendix B - What Went Right
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
Appendix C - List of Acronyms
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learn...
ESF-1 Transportation
ESF-2 Communications
ESF-3 Public Works & Engineering
ESF-4 Fire Services
ESF-5 Information & Planning
Primary Agency: Office of Emergency Management
ESF-6 Mass Care
Primary Agency: American Red Cross
ESF-7 Resource Management
ESF-8 Health & Medical
ESF-9 Search & Rescue
ESF-10 Hazardous Materials
ESF-11 Food
ESF-12 Energy
ESF-13 Military Support
ESF-14 Public Information
ESF-15 Volunteer & Donations
ESF-16 Law Enforcement
ESF-17 Animal Care
ESF-18 Business and Industry
ESF-19 Damage Assessment
ESF-20 Public Utilities
Putnam County Service Center
523 South 13th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
386.326.4603
rousek@nefloridaredcross.org
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AMERICAN RED CROSS,
NORTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER
326-4603 / (888) 733-2771
http://www.nefloridaredcross.org
Community education in disaster preparedness and training in first
aid, CPR, aquatics, babysitting and more. This branch also provides
disaster response and financial assistance to families affected by
disasters such as fi res, flood, hurricanes or tornadoes.
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The mission of the Red Cross is to provide a safe shelter for the people in a community. They do not allow animals other than service dogs inside of their disaster or evacuation shelters.
American Veterinary Medical Association
Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues
The following quotes are from their
Emergency Preparedness and Response Manual
Revised April, 2009
GOAL
The goal of the AVMA’s Emergency Management Program is to encourage and foster veterinary leadership and guidance in local, state and federal efforts within the United States in preparation for: disasters and emergencies involving animals, animal and public health, and other veterinary issues.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of this program is to advocate for appropriate support for all veterinary aspects of disaster and emergency situations within the United States.
Putnam County Emergency Animal Support reminds horse owners:
Putnam County does not have any dedicated shelters to evacuate horses or other livestock to before a storm event.
Preparation Guidelines:
It is your responsibility to have an emergency disaster plan for your horse(s).
Have a current Coggins test for your horse(s)
Have some form of identification on your horse to help facilitate their return or prove ownership
Know how you will trailer/transport your horse if needed.
Train your horse to load and unload easily.
Have your horse accustomed to travel before an emergency.
Know where you will be taking your horse if evacuating. Arrangements for a host site must be made in advance.
Know if your host site has a source available for water, food, and veterinary care.
Does the host site have pastures or stalls available?
Know the shortest safest route to travel AND have an alternate route planned if your main route becomes inaccessible.
If evacuation is not possible, a decision must be made whether to move large animals to available shelter or turn them outside. This decision should be determined based on the type of disaster and the soundness and location of the shelter (structure).
Reports state that most major injuries to horses during a hurricane are from barn damage or destruction.
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Self-help Online Courses
IS-10 Animals in Disaster, Awareness and Preparedness
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is two-fold. 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. Module A will heighten awareness of the special issues that emergency managers need to consider when incorporating animal-care annexes into their emergency operations plans.
http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is10.asp
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American Association of Equine Practitioners
(http://aaep.org/emergency_prep.htm)
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THE SUNSHINE STATE HORSE COUNCIL, INC.
Download Brochure from .pdf
http://www.sshc.org/evac/text/Property.PDF
The Station Fire which was near the Los Angeles National Forest in California brought an important fact home to owners and rescuers alike. Large animals need to be trained to load quickly and safely. Many horses had to be sedated which took time and put many lives in jeopardy.
If you don't own a horse or stock trailor try to borrow one from a friend or neighbor and work with your animal. You may plan on leaving your horse in a home pasture in case of bad weather such as an approaching tropical storm or hurricane but this is not always an option during a major brush fire or some type of toxic substance accident.
Ferret Preparedness
Submitted by Vikki Caldwell
Take a close up photo of each of your ferrets for identification checklist
If possible establish both in state and out of state contacts.
Prepare an identification and requirement sheet for each of your ferrets. This should include: ferret’s name, color and unique markings, age, approximate birth date, health conditions, history, meds and doses, food requirements, recipes for special foods, vaccination records and dates, allergic reactions and special temperament considerations. Laminate the information in a waterproof plastic bag and keep it visible with the cage, keep a copy at your home, one at the vets and keep one emergency evacuation bag. Ask yourself “could a stranger identify my ferret and know how to care for it properly from this description.”
Make an appt with your vet for a complete physical for your ferrets at least once a year.
Evacuation bag:
Sheet that you prepared above
Meds
Food
Bottled water
Ferret reference book and information
Basic ferret necessities, leash, harness, toys, litter scooper, and nail clippers, cotton swabs, ear cleaner, treats
First aide supplies
Change of bedding
Small container for sanitizing agent
Other necessities such as gloves for handling an injured ferret
Prepare a cage or carrier for evacuation
Prepare your home for emergency
Give a trusted friend or neighbor a key to your home
If you leave your home leave a note where you will be with your ferrets
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Putnam County ESF-17 reminds livestock owners:
It is your responsibility to have an emergency disaster plan for your animals.
Know how you will trailer/transport your animals if needed
Know where you will be taking your animals if evacuating
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Self-help Online Courses
IS-10 Animals in Disaster, Awareness and Preparedness
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is two-fold. 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. Module A will heighten awareness of the special issues that emergency managers need to consider when incorporating animal-care annexes into their emergency operations plans.
http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is10.asp
IS-111 Livestock in Disasters
Course Overview
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.
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is111.asp
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According to the American Veterinary Medical Association
The leading causes of death of large animals in hurricanes are:
- Sheltering in barns
- Dehydration
- Electrocution
- Fencing failure
Barns are in danger of collapsing during high winds. Animals should be marked and turned loose into pastures. Power failure makes watering harder so preparations need to be made to ensure a supply of water will be available. Live power lines falling in animal areas put the safety of the animals in jeopardy. Make sure all animals are clear of any such potential dangers. Livestock that are not contained in an area that has been checked for hazzards can be injured or killed. Escaped livestock can include wandering into roadways which also present a clear danger to occupants of vehicles.
Disaster Preparedness for Livestock (PDF)
http://www.flsart.org/pdf/AVMF/Disaster%20Preparedness%20Livestock%20Bro...
Did you know that planning and preparing for the safety of the animals of the county needs to begin with the owner?
One of the main purposes of ESF-17 and other groups is to assist the owners through education and guidance. Do you know who some of these other groups are in Putnam County? Do you know how to contact them for information?
Have you included your pet in your family emergency planning?
Have you included your livestock in your business emergency planning?
Do you live in a low lying area or near a river or stream?
If so, what plans have you made for your animal(s) in case of flooding?
How would you protect your animal(s) from the rising water?
How would you evacuate your animal(s) to keep them out of danger? Where would you take them?
If you own a horse do you belong to a local equine organization? Did you know that such organizations many times have an inner plan to assist their members during emergencies?
Did you know that most evacuation or emergency shelters do not allow pets?
If you own a dog, cat, ferret, bird, rabbit, small pocket pet do you know where your closest pet-friendly evacuation shelter is located?
Do you know what their requirements and policies are? Is there an application to be filled out? Do you have any required paperwork or documentation available?
Do you know what supplies you will need to take along with your pet?
If you own horses or livestock do you know how to prepare for their safety? What if they must be left behind? Do you leave them in a barn or turn them loose in a secure pasture or field? What is the best methods to prove ownership of large animals?
On February 28, 2003, President George Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. Through this the Secretary of Homeland Security was instructed to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS).
NIMS forms a consistent nationwide plan to enable all government, private sector, and nongovernmental emergency organizations to work together during times of domestic incidents.
The NIMS Resource Center http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm
Quote: NIMS works hand in hand with the National Response Framework (NRF). NIMS provides the template for the management of incidents, while the NRF provides the structure and mechanisms for national-level policy for incident management.
National Integration Center (NIC),
NIMS Fact Sheet http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMSFactSheet.pdf
Incident Command System (ICS) Resource Center
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMSFactSheet.pdf
Quote: Is a key feature of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
ICS Training Guide
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/ICSResource/assets/reviewMaterials.pdf
ICS Glossary
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/ICSResource/assets/ICSGlossary.pdf
NIMS Courses
http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
http://training.fema.gov/EMI/
EMI Independent Study Program Transcript Request
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/downloads/tranrqst1.pdf
Independent Study Program (ISP) Courses
http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp?page=1
January 30 - February 8
Location: National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
Representive members from the Putnam County ESF-17 (Animal Support) Team and other ESF Functions from Putnam County attended this specialized course.
Participants From Putnam County ESF-17:
Kristina Adams, ESF-17, Animal Support Coordinator
Theresa A. Jennings, ESF-17, Animal Support Team and Pet-Friendly Evacuation Coordinator
April 24 - 25
Animal Sheltering “Awareness Level” training course
Three members from the Putnam County ESF-17 (Animal Support) Team and other participants from around the State will be attending a training session and drill in Bushnell, FL.
Participants From Putnam County ESF-17:
Kristina Adams, ESF-17, Animal Support Coordinator
Theresa A. Jennings, ESF-17, Animal Support Team and Pet-Friendly Evacuation Coordinator
Tandra Eames, ESF-17, Animal Support Team and Pet-Friendly Evacuation Team
Presented by: Florida SART (State Agricultural Response Team), Univ of Florida VETS team, Univ of Florida Maddie’s Shelter team, Sumter DART, Big Bend DART and Bay Area DART
To make the drill more life-like the participants will be camping out on site where they will set-up a mock temporary disaster station for animals.