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 and recovery for emergencies affecting animals”

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 allows privately raised donations to help support the organization  Funding through Federal government/Homeland Security  Based on principles of Incident Command System  Website:

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

Organizational Chart CARTSIndustry or Species Specialist Field OpsSearch/RescueShelterVet Services Mortality Mgmnt

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

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

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 Evacuation of pets and livestock Sheltering for pets and livestock Near human shelters if possible Instructions for care of livestock left behind (id all animals) Support for disease eradication efforts Quarantine, euthanasia, disposal Counseling

CART Supplies 12 foot & 20 foot enclosed cargo sport trailers Digital camera Hard hats, coveralls Rescue Glide Portable corral trailer Becker Sling Cages and crates (dog, cat) 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 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? Complete SART brochure with contact information (application) Complete Emergency Contact form Complete Liability Waiver Complete Code of Conduct Form Obtain a photo id from county EMA

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

Teamwork Keeps Us from Getting Stuck