Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Emergency Pet Sheltering During a Disaster

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 2 Learning Objectives Write a pet emergency plan Assemble a pet emergency kit Understand the PETS Act Identify pet containment needs

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 3 Welcome Introductions Restroom locations Silence telephones Emergency exits/procedures

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 4 Workshop Goals Enable youth to: Engage in disaster preparedness for pets Understand the community’s role in local small animal response

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Agenda ActivityTime Presentation35 Minutes Break15 Minutes Activities75 Minutes Conclusion15 Minutes Slide 5

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 6 Initial Knowledge Check

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 7 Preparing for a Disaster

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standard (PETS) Act Why was the PETS Act created? Types of animals included? PETS Act of 2006 Slide 8

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standard (PETS) Act Why was the PETS Act created?  Hurricane Katrina Types of animals included? PETS Act of 2006 Slide 9

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standard (PETS) Act Why was the PETS Act created?  Hurricane Katrina Types of animals included? PETS Act of 2006  Dogs  Rodents  Cats  Turtles  Birds  Rabbits Slide 10

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 11 Quick Check The _______________________________ ______________ Act requires state and local jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service animals into disaster planning.

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 12 Quick Check The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act requires state and local jurisdictions to incorporate pets and service animals into disaster planning.

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Develop emergency plan with veterinarian  Permanent identification (i.e., microchip)  Emergency supply kit  Evacuation vs. shelter at home plans Pet Emergency Plan Slide 13

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Develop a buddy system  Share emergency plans  Share emergency supply kit location Pet Emergency Plan Slide 14

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Developing a family pet emergency/disaster plan is important because: A. Everyone in the house needs to know what to do in case of an emergency/disaster B. A parent may be away from home during an emergency/disaster C. Being prepared decreases stress during an emergency for you and your pets D. All of the above Quick Check Slide 15

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Developing a family pet emergency/disaster plan is important because: A. Everyone in the house needs to know what to do in case of an emergency/disaster B. A parent may be away from home during an emergency/disaster C. Being prepared decreases stress during an emergency for you and your pets D. All of the above Quick Check Slide 16

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Evacuation plan Transport logistics Emergency supply kit Pet evacuation options:  Public shelter  Family or friends  Pet friendly hotel or motel  Boarding facility Pet Emergency Plan Slide 17

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Hallways lined Runner placed Crates arrangedSheltering Center is ready! Temporary Emergency Pet Shelter Slide 18

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Donate Volunteer Information sharing Community Involvement Slide 19

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Quick Check Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency. True False Slide 20

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Quick Check Pets should be left at home rather than evacuating with their owners during an emergency. True False Slide 21

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Shelter at home plan  Emergency supply kit  Weather radio  Emergency contact list Pet Emergency Plan Slide 22

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Pet Emergency Supply Kit Slide 23

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Evaluate the kit on a regular basis:  Add/subtract items as needed  Keep the food and water fresh  Keep medical records up-to-date Train animal to the crate/carrier Pet Emergency Supply Kit Slide 24

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness What should you include in a pet emergency supply kit? A. Food and water B. Toys and treats C. Sanitation items D. Medical records and medications E. All of the above Quick Check Slide 25

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness What should you include in a pet emergency supply kit? A. Food and water B. Toys and treats C. Sanitation items D. Medical records and medications E. All of the above Quick Check Slide 26

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Selecting a crate Ensure crate is size appropriate Assemble crate fully and correctly Selecting and Constructing a Crate Slide 27

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Quick Check The best way to transport your animal to a shelter is by carrying it because it will keep the animal calm. True False Slide 28

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Quick Check The best way to transport your animal to a shelter is by carrying it because it will keep the animal calm. True False Slide 29

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness When an emergency strikes  Check for up to date information  Assess the situation – evacuate or shelter at home?  Implement appropriate plan Pet Emergency Plan Slide 30

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Hands On Crate Assembly Shelter Intake Form Animal Identification Classroom Pet Emergency Plan Pet Emergency Supply Kit Activities Slide 31

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 32 Final Knowledge Check

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Workshop Evaluation Please complete your evaluation forms! Slide 33

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 2pixsooz/Shutterstock Slide 4Elena Nayashkova Slides 6, 32 Annette Shaff/Shutterstock Slide 7Stuart Miles/Shutterstock Slides 8, 9, 10hannah darzy/Shutterstock Slides 11, 12FeyginFoto/Shutterstock Slide 13XiXinXing/Shutterstock Slide 14Jiang Hongyan/Shutterstock Slides 15, 16Inna Astakhova Slide 17 Susan Schmitz/Shutterstock Slide 18 North Carolina State Animal Response Team and Marion County Emergency Management Photography Credits Slide 34

Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Preparedness Slide 19Spectral-Design/Shutterstock Slides 20, 21Africa Studio/Shutterstock Slide 22Ermolaev Alexander/Shutterstock Slide 23 Tatyana Vyc, K. Miri Photography, winzdata1, tashatuvango, Karen Roach, hd Connelly, Sergey Lavrentev, iQoncept, Fototmak, John T Takai, Stockshoppe, all of Shutterstock Slide 24 Lisovskaya Natalia/Shutterstock Slides 25, 26Mandy Godbehar/Shutterstock Slide 27Budimir Jevtic/Shutterstock Slides 28, 29FXEGS Javier Espuny/Shutterstock Slide 30Maksim Kabakou/Shutterstock Slide 33Marish/Shutterstock Photography Credits Slide 35