Halifax Humane Society and the Florida State Animal Response Coalition (SARC) would like to offer you an opportunity to take the Awareness Level Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class.

When disaster strikes, Florida SARC's of trained volunteer responders will be there to shelter and protect Florida's companion animals.

This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work in an emergency animal shelter or pet-friendly shelter. It will also give you the expertise and practical experience required to become a emergency animal responder with FL SARC and support disasters and emergencies in and out of Florida. The Awareness Level Small Animal Emergency Sheltering class is certified by the Florida Department of Emergency Management and is required to respond in Florida to help companion animals during a disaster.

There is a $40 administration fee for each participant. However, use the promo code SARC to receive 50% off your registration until October 8! After successful completion of this class you will receive a complimentary Florida SARC uniform t-shirt. Choose your shirt size on the registration page. You may also order additional shirts for $15 each on the registration page.

The animals in Florida need you when disaster strikes. Space is limited! Click on the link below to register now. 

REGISTER HERE!!: HALIFAX HUMANE SOCIETY LEVEL 1 AWARENESS TRAINING

Join Volusia County, Florida State Agricultural Response Team and Florida State Animal Response Coalition for the Operations Level Class. The class is two, 8-hour days of intense and fun workshops where you and a team of colleagues will work on various projects related to the operations of emergency animal shelters.

Operations level will help qualify you for new roles during a disaster including possible Team Lead roles. This class expands on the learnings of the Level 1 course and challenges experienced shelter staff with interesting scenarios of emergency sheltering during a disaster.

There is a $55 administration fee for each participant. However, use the promo code DAYTONA and receive 50% off registration until October 8.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 7 days from the start date of class.

PREREQUISITES REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS CLASS:

• Submit certificate of successfully completed FL SARC Awareness Level (Level 1) Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course OR SART Online Pet Friendly Sheltering course: https://flsart.org/petfriendly/
• Submit certificate of completion of FEMA ICS-100 (current version). Go to https://training.fema.gov if you need the latest course certificate and training.
• 18 years of age or older

NOTE: If the above certificates are currently not part of your volunteer profile with FLSARC, or if you do not have a current profile, please submit these certificates to scarriere@spcaflorida.org before class. You can also create your volunteer profile for FL SARC at www.flsarc.org/volunteers and upload documents.

Students who do not submit proof of both pre-requisites may still attend the course, but will receive a certificate of attendance instead. Once pre-requisites are confirmed and submitted, a certificate of completion will be issued.