Florida SART: Florida State Agricultural Response Team

FDA Commissioner Issues Statement on Findings from the Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Investigation in Yuma, Arizona

Earlier this year, we experienced the largest E. coli O157:H7 outbreak the country has seen in the last decade, leaving hundreds sick and More ... claiming the lives of five people who consumed contaminated romaine lettuce. Read more inside. << Back

Enrollment Open: Multiple Courses for Small Animal Emergency Sheltering

The Florida State Animal Response Coalition has upcoming opportunities for their Awareness Level 1 and Operations Level 2 More ... Small Animal Emergency Sheltering courses. Read more inside.<< Back

Counties, Please Update Your Contact Information on FLSART.org

During an emergency, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides necessary food and water to affected areas and helps protect animals and agriculture. The Department's Florida More ... Forest Service is responsible for incident management and assists emergency responders in clearing debris and distributing supplies. Additionally, the Department's Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement provides law enforcement services to police departments and county sheriff's offices as necessary. Read more inside.<< Back