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.