NOTE: Use the Promo Code: ESF17 to waive any administration fees when registering.

This is the introductory level of emergency animal sheltering. Modules include:

• The Disaster Process - Understanding how disasters are managed.
• Preparing for Deployment - Checklists and considerations so you are ready when needed.
• Building a Temporary Emergency Shelter - Strategies for shelter location and design. Basic equipment assembly.
• Animal Behaviors - General understand of animal behaviors, facial expressions, stresses, and much more.
• Daily Care - Skills and procedures to provide daily care of animals.
• Diseases & Parasites - Processes and skills for recognizing and reporting illness.
• Cleaning & Disinfecting - Considerations to limit spread of disease. Procedures and options.
• Tear Down & Cleanup - Processes during tear down to improve readiness for the next disaster. 

NOTE: Prerequisites Required. This course extends to TWO weekends. This is the FIRST weekend. Click the registration link for more details. Use the Promo Code: ESF17 to waive any administration fees when registering.

The second level class details the leadership roles and  strategic considerations of emergency animal shelters. Modules include:

• Incident Command System - How it is used in shelter operations
• Biosecurity & Decontamination - Includes understanding pathogens and concepts of decontamination
• Facility Design Considerations - Including locations, resources, and facility options
• Leadership Roles - Review Lead roles & their responsibilities in an emergency shelter.
• Safety Officer
• Animal Intake
• Volunteer Resources
• Donation Coordination
• Supply & Logistics
• Reunification
• Kennel Lead
• Transport
• Supervising Volunteers in emergencies

NOTE: Prerequisites Required. This is the SECOND weekend of a TWO weekend course. Click the registration link for more details. Use the Promo Code: ESF17 to waive any administration fees when registering.

The second level class details the leadership roles and  strategic considerations of emergency animal shelters. Modules include:

• Incident Command System - How it is used in shelter operations
• Biosecurity & Decontamination - Includes understanding pathogens and concepts of decontamination
• Facility Design Considerations - Including locations, resources, and facility options
• Leadership Roles - Review Lead roles & their responsibilities in an emergency shelter.
• Safety Officer
• Animal Intake
• Volunteer Resources
• Donation Coordination
• Supply & Logistics
• Reunification
• Kennel Lead
• Transport
• Supervising Volunteers in emergencies