Description

Florida State Animal Response Coalition FL SARC, in partnership with Hernando County Emergency Management & FL SART is pleased to offer a grant funded FDEM certified Operations Level Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering Course.

 

Prerequisites: Completed Level 1

 

This Operations Level (Level 2) is a 2-day course details supervising volunteers in emergencies by covering leadership roles and strategic considerations in Emergency/Pet Friendly Animal Shelter with topics Including:

Incident Command System- Basic ICS

How it is used in shelter operations 

Biosecurity and Decontamination

Understanding of pathogens and concepts of decontamination. 

Facility Design Considerations 

 

Leadership Roles-

• Safety Officer 
• Volunteer Resources 
• Supply & Logistics 
• Animal Intake 
• Donation Coordination 
• Reunification 
• Transport 
• Kennel Leads 

 

Thanks to a grant from the FDACs and FLSART.org registration is FREE!

Prerequisites: Completion of level 1

This Operations Level (Level 2) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to set up & manage the operations of an emergency animal shelter.

Open to the Public but preference will be given to state, county, city employees

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Thanks to a grant from the FDACS registration is FREE!

Contact Person

Hillengas, Jeremy
Email: flsarc@spcaflorida.org
Phone: 941-9415262756
Mobile Phone:
5850 Brannen Road, S.
Lakeland , FL 33813

Date and Time

4/28/2026 - 4/29/2026, 09:00am - 05:00pm , Every day

Location

Hernando County Sheriff Office
18900 Cortez Blvd.,
Brooksville , 34601
Hernando County

Sponsoring Organization

Hernando County Emergency Management

Event Type

class

Target Audience

Emergency Management, Animal Control, CERT Teams, Animal Welfare Professionals, Community Members

Web Site
http://https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8wt3znn/lp/9161eb47-cda2-4ade-9060-611a9c21a1e2