Description

The Florida State Animal Response Coalition has upcoming opportunities for their Awareness Level Small Animal Sheltering class.
 
When disaster strikes, the team of trained volunteer responders will be there to shelter and protect Florida's companion animals.
 
This Awareness Level class gives students the knowledge necessary to work in an emergency animal shelter. This class provides expertise and practical experience required to become a professional disaster animal responder.  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.

Course topics include: Personal Preparedness, Overview of the Incident Command System, Deployment Preparedness, Assisting in Shelter Set Up, Daily Care and Feeding, Proper Cage Cleaning and Disinfection, Animal Behavior, Stress Management, Zoonotic Diseases, and Personal Safety.

Date and Time

11/8/2015, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location

Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center
2711 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610

Sponsoring Organization

The Florida State Animal Response Coalition

Event Type

class

Web Site
http://flsarc.org/Training.html