SART
is a multi-agency coordination group consisting of governmental and private entities dedicated to strengthening all-hazard disaster capabilities through partnerships. Florida SART will support an effective and coordinated incident response for the animal and agricultural sectors in the State of Florida.
SART Advisory Board Schedules Meeting
The Florida SART Advisory Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday September 1 at the Florida Farm Bureau building in Gainesville. An agenda is included in this issue of the SART Sentinel. (And…speaking of agendas, the 2011 Florida SART Planning Meeting at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs is on track for February 28-March 2, 2011. Seminars and hands-on training will make this an unforgettable experience.)
WIFSS/FDACS Course Listing
Several AWR-154 (Principles of National Incident Management System (NIMS) Team Building, and Risk Communication) and AWR 155 (Principles of Frontline Response to Agroterrorism and Food Systems' Disasters) courses are being taught by WIFSS instructors in the South Florida area and remain open for responder agency attendees. Included are the schedule and links to registration.
VETS Team Responds
Five members of UF's VETS Team responded to an incident near Williston, Florida last month. Partnering with Fire/Rescue personnel from Marion County and Williston they rescued livestock from a deep sinkhole. Success of the deployment illustrates how a continuing commitment to training, to equipment maintenance and to outreach – plus the development of inter-personal networks – pays off in the overall response mission.
2011 SART Planning Meeting
Registration for the 2011 SART Planning Meeting begins in mid September. The Meeting will be held February 28 – March 2, 2011 at the Altamonte Springs/Orlando North Hilton. Room rates are $93/per night. Although there is no registration fee, you must register and book your room before January 28, 2011 to be eligible for our group rate. There will be a light fare reception on the evening of February 28. Additionally, complimentary breakfast will be served on the mornings of March 1 and 2. Lunch will be provided complimentary on March 1 during our awards ceremony.
