Description

The Florida State Animal Response Coalition in partnership with the St Lucie County Public Safety & FL SART, are pleased to offer a Grant Funded, FDME Certified Awareness Level Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering Course in Charlotte County, Florida.

 

The Introductory Level of Emergency Animal Sheltering Course Topics-

The Disaster Process - Basic ICS

Understanding how disasters are managed 

Preparing for Deployment

Checklists and considerations so you are ready when needed 

Building a Temporary Emergency Shelter

Strategies for shelter location and design, basic equipment assembly 

Animal Behaviors

General understanding of animal behaviors including

facial expressions and stresses 

Daily Care

Skills and procedures to provide daily care of animals 

Diseases and Parasites

Processes and skills for recognizing and reporting illness 

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Consideration procedures and options to limit spread of disease

Tear Down & Clean Up

Processes during tear down to improve readiness for the next disaster

 

Prerequisites: Age 18+

 

This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency animal shelter.

 

*OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / GOVERMENT EMPLOYEES GIVEN SEATING PRIORITY

 

Learn about the FL SARC Response Program at www.FLSARC.org

Contact Person

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

Date and Time

5/6/2026, 09:00am - 05:00pm

Location

St. Lucie County Public Safety
15305 Midway Rd,
Fort Pierce, 34945
St Lucie County

Sponsoring Organization

St Lucie County Public Safety

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/mv65wpk/lp/54a1fc53-b6c1-4b8e-9a8c-2c935e5c4e55