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State Animal Response Team SART (State Animal Response Team) and CART (County Animal Response

State Animal Response Team SART (State Animal Response Team) and CART (County Animal Response Team) Orientation for Centre County Commissioners February 18, 2014

SART & CART Mission Statement “ A unifying network that supports preparedness, prevention, response

SART & CART Mission Statement “ A unifying network that supports preparedness, prevention, response and recovery for emergencies affecting animals”

The Birth of PA SART § Established in 2005 § PA SART project based

The Birth of PA SART § Established in 2005 § PA SART project based on NC SART § Concept adopted to address animal related disaster response needs § Created through a private – public partnership to serve as a unifying network of organizations, businesses, federal and state government agencies § CARTs established to fulfill needs of local response

SART Development § Non – profit organization § Serves as a networking agency and

SART Development § Non – profit organization § Serves as a networking agency and allows privately raised donations to help support the organization § Funding through Federal government/Homeland Security § Based on principles of Incident Command System § Website: www. pasart. us

Who is part of PA SART? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Executive Director: Joel

Who is part of PA SART? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Executive Director: Joel Hersh Board of Directors CARTs and Volunteers County EMAs PVMA

Organizational Chart CARTS Field Ops Search/Rescue Industry or Species Specialist Shelter Vet Services Mortality

Organizational Chart CARTS Field Ops Search/Rescue Industry or Species Specialist Shelter Vet Services Mortality Mgmnt

Goals of PA SART ü To facilitate a rapid, coordinated, local, and effective response

Goals of PA SART ü To facilitate a rapid, coordinated, local, and effective response to large scale emergencies affecting animals ü To decrease the health and safety threat to humans and animals ü To minimize the economic impact of emergencies affecting animals ü To prevent or decrease the spread of disease during emergencies affecting animals

County Animal Response Team § Most critical aspect of SART § Volunteers who are

County Animal Response Team § Most critical aspect of SART § Volunteers who are trained to respond at a local level § Under jurisdiction of County EMA § Follows Federal Incident Command System § Activated by county EOC or by state

ü ü ü ü CART - County Animal Response Teams Emergency Management Animal Control

ü ü ü ü CART - County Animal Response Teams Emergency Management Animal Control Public Health Red Cross Fire Department Sheriff EMS Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Veterinarians Humane groups Farmers Lab animal facilities Pet boarder/sellers Pet owners Concerned citizens

Plan for üEvacuation of pets and livestock üSheltering for pets and livestock üNear human

Plan for üEvacuation of pets and livestock üSheltering for pets and livestock üNear human shelters if possible üInstructions for care of livestock left ü behind (id all animals) üSupport for disease eradication efforts üQuarantine, euthanasia, disposal üCounseling

CART Supplies ü 12 foot & 20 foot enclosed cargo sport trailers ü Digital

CART Supplies ü 12 foot & 20 foot enclosed cargo sport trailers ü Digital camera ü Hard hats, coveralls ü Rescue Glide ü Portable corral trailer ü Becker Sling ü Cages and crates (dog, cat) ü ü ü ü Leather gloves Safety Vests Rabies poles Emergency lights Halters, leashes Large poultry nets Livestock trailer Generator

Types of Volunteers 1. Service – provides direct service in the operation of a

Types of Volunteers 1. Service – provides direct service in the operation of a CART 2. Resource – allows the CART the use of their equipment or property for either training or during an actual emergency

How Do I Become a Volunteer? ü Complete SART brochure with contact information (application)

How Do I Become a Volunteer? ü Complete SART brochure with contact information (application) ü Complete Emergency Contact form ü Complete Liability Waiver ü Complete Code of Conduct Form ü Obtain a photo id from county EMA

Required Training 1. Orientation to PA SART 2. Basic Incident Command IS 100 Level

Required Training 1. Orientation to PA SART 2. Basic Incident Command IS 100 Level 3. National Incident Management System NIMS 700 Level 4. Hazmat Awareness (introductory course) 5. 16 hour Animal Sheltering Course

CART Activation ü 911 Center ü EMA Director (County Commissioners) ü PA SART Director

CART Activation ü 911 Center ü EMA Director (County Commissioners) ü PA SART Director ü PDA State Veterinarian: Dr. Craig Shultz

Teamwork Keeps Us from Getting Stuck

Teamwork Keeps Us from Getting Stuck