Events Calendar



Monthly Events
12/2/2009
10:00AM - Noon
SART Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled
The meeting of the Florida SART Advisory Board tentatively scheduled for this date has been cancelled. Please "stay tuned" for further announcements and scheduled meetings.
LocationThe December meeting has been cancelled.
12/8/2009
8:00AM - 5:00PM
National Summit: Companion Animal Emergency Management
The second annual Summit's goals include identifying and
sharing best practices, communicating mechanisms for disaster resource
mobilization, exploring opportunities for collaboration to enhance national
readiness, and discussing emergency planning and preparedness initiatives among
States. Attendance is by invitation only and each state has been invited
to send one participant whose travel will be funded by APHIS.  Attendees
will represent State government agencies.
LocationThe Center for Animal Welfare, USDA, Kansas City, MO
12/15/2009
8:30AM - 4:30PM
AWR-152: Principles of Preparedness for Agroterrorism and Food Systems Disasters
The course goal is to prepare participants with the skills and knowledge

to recognize agroterrorism vulnerabilities. Topics include identifying

targets, developing prevention, protection and mitigation strategies,

employing the principles of building multi-disciplinary response teams,

and identifying the roles of the local, state and federal agencies

prior to and during an agricultural or food system disaster.
LocationFt. Myers Regional Operations Center
4700 Terminal Drive, Suite 6
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
12/16/2009
8:30AM - 4:30PM
AWR-152: Principles of Preparedness for Agroterrorism and Food Systems Disasters
The course goal is to prepare participants with the skills and knowledge

to recognize agroterrorism vulnerabilities. Topics include identifying

targets, developing prevention, protection and mitigation strategies,

employing the principles of building multi-disciplinary response teams,

and identifying the roles of the local, state and federal agencies

prior to and during an agricultural or food system disaster.
LocationSarasota County Government Administration Center
1660 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34236