Description

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

2/6/2016, 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