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Why are we here today?: 

Why are we here today? To provide a basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities to allow the participant to effectively work as a team member in an emergency animal sheltering operation.

Administrative issues:: 

Administrative issues: Sign in Comfort issues Refreshments Rest rooms Electronic devices Interactive environment

Course learning objectives: 

Course learning objectives At the end of this training program, you will be able to: Identify potential community emergency animal sheltering needs Briefly describe the NIMS process for creating a mission assignment for an emergency animal shelter List the key operational tasks within a temporary animal shelter Identify the equipment and supplies needed to run emergency animal shelter. Identify the appropriate mechanism for release of public information related to an emergency animal shelter.

Terminal objectives (cont): 

Terminal objectives (cont) Identify the appropriate mechanisms for requesting resources to support an emergency animal sheltering operation. Identify the key general safety and bio-safety practices that help keep people and animals safe during an emergency animal sheltering operation. Describe how volunteers may be able to acquire additional training, including hands-on animal handling experience. Work effectively as a team member in setting up and operating an emergency animal shelter.

Training and credentialing: 

Training and credentialing Local level training and credentialing standards: Set by CART program and local emergency management agency Minimum training for inter-jurisdictional deployment of SART/CART personnel through Colorado EOC CART Introductory Training IS-100 ICS IS-700 NIMS May be additional requirements for supervisory positions

Additional training recommendations:: 

Additional training recommendations: FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-200: Incident Command System IS-10, IS-11: Animals in Disaster IS-111: Livestock in Disaster IS-800 National Response Plan IS-703 Resource management http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (Available through Citizen Corps) HAZMAT awareness course (local offering)

Today’s program: 

Today’s program

Unit 1 Objectives:: 

Unit 1 Objectives: Briefly describe the Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006 List community needs that are served through emergency animal sheltering List the categories of emergency animal shelters Identify the local agencies and organizations that are responsible for emergency animal sheltering Identify where a emergency animal shelter might fit within an overall incident command Identify the relationship between emergency animal shelters and the local and state emergency operations center.

Why?: 

Why? Emergency animal shelters: Help protect people Facilitate evacuation Protect animals Protect mental health Co-locating people and animals Protect public health and animal health When done right!

REAL HEROS: 

REAL HEROS Animal rescue? Sheltering personnel are the real heroes Hard work Long hours NO glamour

Emergency Animal ShelteringTruly a role for hard working heroes: 

Emergency Animal Sheltering Truly a role for hard working heroes Colorado personnel Houston SPCA Temporary Shelter October 2005

PETS Act: 

PETS Act Pet Evacuation and Transportation Act of 2006-signed into law Oct 06 Stafford Act amendment Requires state and local plans for household pets and service animals Allows FEMA cost-sharing for services in support of people with household pets and service animals. Allows FEMA director to make contributions for preparedness.

Colorado Animal populations: 

Colorado Animal populations Companion animals Service/assistance animals Commercial livestock Backyard livestock Captive wildlife Biomedical research Backyard livestock Native wildlife

Mission essential tasks: Animal and animal ag response: 

Mission essential tasks: Animal and animal ag response Rapid needs assessment Animal control and stray management Animal evacuation Animal transportation Animal search and rescue (including technical animal rescue) Animal sheltering Pet-owner reunion Animal feeding/water and agricultural infrastructure support Veterinary care Wildlife mgmt Animal decontamination Mortality mgmt Emergency disease management Animal disease management Zoonotic disease management

Types of emergency animal shelters: 

Types of emergency animal shelters Co-located shelters Pet animal shelters Expanded use of existing animal facilities Service animal sheltering at citizen emergency shelters Livestock emergency shelters Foster homes Animal facility populations Zoos, sanctuaries, biomedical Mixed efforts Shelter in place!

Emergency Sheltering Flow: 

Emergency Sheltering Flow Existing shelters Other animal facilities Temporary Facilities Co-located shelters ASAR Owner evacuated Stray (animal control) Owner surrendered (permanent) Animal facilities (kennels, vet hosp, zoos, sanctuaries, farms and others) Reunion Transfer to other facility or foster care Adoption Died Euthanasia Escape 

Transfer strategies Adoptable Pets: 

Transfer strategies Adoptable Pets Incident Displaced animals Local animal sheltering Animal shelters outside disaster area Transfer: Animals available for adoption

Service Animals: 

Service Animals Americans with Disabilities Act Service animals provide relief for disability Are NOT pets Must be treated as an extension of the person Must be sheltered with their owner Boone: CVMF Praise for Pets Colorado distinguished service animal for 2005

Collocated animal shelters: 

Collocated animal shelters People: Red Cross or other shelter Animals: Sheltered in proximity to people not same room People assist in the care of their animals Requires collaborative planning

Responsibilities-local: 

Responsibilities-local All emergencies are local events! Locally responsible parties Animal control agencies Animal shelters Cooperative Extension Support Veterinary professionals Public health Animal welfare groups Livestock associations

Who decides when and where? For emergency animal sheltering: 

Mutual aid State EOC Federal National NGOs Who decides when and where? For emergency animal sheltering Incident ICP Incident Command Needs Assessment ICS Mission Assignment Local EOC Animal/Ag resources Emergency Animal shelter Resource requests Mobilization

State and national resources: 

State and national resources State Emergency Operations Center Emergency Support Function #11 Coordination of CO resources EMAC assistance from other states National animal groups Mobilized through state EOC Can provide Trained personnel Equipment/supplies

Slide24: 

Incident Commander Safety Officer Liaison Officer Information Officer Operations Section Logistics Section Finance Section Planning Section Basic ICS Command Structure

Where does animal sheltering fit? Example only (varies with incident): 

Where does animal sheltering fit? Example only (varies with incident) Operations Section Animal Branch

Unit Summary:: 

Unit Summary: Emergency animal sheltering protects both people and animals Emergency animal sheltering: May involve many animal populations May involve one or several formats Emergency animal shelters are established through the Incident Command System

Unit Learning Objectives:: 

Unit Learning Objectives: Identify the management structure of a typical emergency animal shelter Briefly describe the planning needs in operating an emergency animal shelter Identify a list of basic equipment and supplies needed to operate an emergency animal shelter List and briefly describe the key operational tasks within a temporary animal shelter

Slide29: 

Incident Commander or Team leader/manager Safety Officer Liaison Officer Information Officer Operations Section Logistics Section Finance Section Planning Section Basic ICS management structure

ICS basic features: 

ICS basic features Expands and contracts with incident needs Individuals may hold multiple ICS positions in smaller endeavors Span of control is 3-7 Everyone has an assignment Everyone knows who they report to!

Small emergency animal shelter (total of 8 team members): 

Small emergency animal shelter (total of 8 team members) Team leader/Shelter manager Takes on: Command, Liaison, Safety, Public Info Planning, Finance Operations Section Chief Logistics Section Chief 5 members of operational team

Slide32: 

Shelter manager Safety Officer Liaison Officer Information Officer Operations Section Logistics Section Finance Section Planning Section Large Scale Animal Shelter

Shelter manager: 

Shelter manager Not “incident commander” Responsible for entire sheltering operation DELEGATOR Reports to (example): Sheltering group leader (if multiple shelters) or Animal branch leader

Command staff functions In ICS management models: 

Command staff functions In ICS management models Liaison: point of contact for collaborating agencies American Red Cross Others Safety Ensuring safe conditions Can trump IC/manager on safety issues Contact with incident Safety Officer Public information officer See Unit 3

Planning: 

Planning Facility selection Ideally established potential sites in local planning process Emergency citizen shelter sites Proximity locations Fairgrounds Existing animal facilities Expansion Other

Planning : 

Planning Projecting needs Personnel Equipment/supplies Documentation Technical specialists Demobilization Monitor Incident Action Plan from ICP Prepare IAP if needed Communicate planning info up the ICS pipeline

Logistics: 

Logistics Acquiring equipment and supplies Cages/kennels Food/water/litter Sanitation Animal handling Record keeping Bowls, blankets (Full list in notes) Donations management See Unit 3

Cages/kennels: 

Cages/kennels Airline kennels Match to animal size Not comfortable, clean often Wire cages Better ventilation,  durability Easier to clean pans Wire very difficult to clean and disinfect Kennels/kennel panels Livestock pens/stalls Cats: better in closable room Need room for litter pan

Livestock holding facilities: 

Livestock holding facilities Stalls Temporary Panels Corrals/paddocks For communal herd DO NOT Mix horses that are not already “buddies” Isolate any sick livestock Separate stallions or bulls into secure pens

Logistics (cont): 

Logistics (cont) Facilities issues Facility selection Water, environmental, sewer, waste Supporting on-site personnel needs Food, water, rest and recovery Sanitation/showers Medical care

Logistics (cont): 

Logistics (cont) Communication External Phone, fax, Internet, radio, satellite phone Internal Walkie-talkies Bulletin board Media monitoring Radio, TV, Internet Transportation People, supplies Animals (entry/exit)

Operations: 

Operations Highly variable Small scale to “mega-shelters” Adapted to situation Focus on span of control framework 3-7 with optimum of 5 Ensure qualified supervisory personnel

Flow of emergency animal sheltering: 

Flow of emergency animal sheltering Setup (Plans/Ops/Log) Intake Evaluation/triage Site safety and security Physical and biological Ongoing animal care Owner visitation Veterinary medical care Animal discharge Reunion or transfer Closure Planning  Setup Intake Evaluation Triage Owner Visits Transfer Reunion Vet Care

Task 1: Setup: 

Task 1: Setup Transport of materials and personnel to site Identification of personnel assignments Planning operational flow Signage Liaison with citizen shelter (as needed)

Setup tools: 

Setup tools Inventory checklists Equipment Supplies Mobile caches White boards Poster boards/signs Barriers/barrier tape ID badges SOPs/guidelines/forms

Establish flow chart Park County Fairgrounds, Fairplay, CO, 2002: 

Establish flow chart Park County Fairgrounds, Fairplay, CO, 2002 Office AHA Semi Vet Dog Kennel area Outdoor concrete wash area Livestock stalls Intake/records Puppies Poultry Rabbits PIG Cats in Extension Office Panels/Fence

2. Intake: 

2. Intake Identification Origin Address vs proximity GPS data for ASAR Description Written description Digital photo Microchip scan Identification Tyvek collar/tags Microchip Brands Signed release/trans.

Intake: 

Intake Examination Veterinary or technician Triage (rapid evaluation) Stable Deferred care Needs immediate care Dead or certain to die Isolation/separation Disease risk Special needs Behavioral triage

3. Security: 

3. Security Goals Protect animals: Escape Injury Theft Protect people: Injury Control disease spread People Animals Safety and Bio-safety in Unit 5

Security practices: 

Security practices Limit access Limit access to authorized personnel Identify authorized personnel Escorts for visitors Limit entry and exit points If co-located Owners need ID Owner ID/Animal ID match Owner code of conduct

4. Ongoing animal care:: 

4. Ongoing animal care: Daily evaluation Eating, drinking? Vomiting/diarrhea? Coughing/sneezing Other health issues Feed and water Sanitation Exercise Rest periods! Daily “inventory”

Feed and water: 

Feed and water Dishes: Wash daily if possible Wash/disinfect between animals Paper food trays Water Potable only Companion animal feed Appropriate for species High quality Prefer new bags

Livestock feeding: 

Livestock feeding Grass hay strongly preferable Alfalfa: Increased incidence of colic, bloat, enterotoxemia Special diets Pellets for older horses Poultry Poultry feeds

Sanitation: 

Sanitation CRITICAL PROCESS Cleaning first! Remove large debris Detergent wash Rinse Apply suitable disinfectant Contact time Rinse/dry You cannot disinfect dirt, debris, wood, feces! More on bio-safety in Unit 5

Cat litter/litter boxes: 

Cat litter/litter boxes Change litter daily  sporulation of parasites Always clean and disinfect between cats Don’t use “scoopable” litter for little kittens (sticks) Limit multiple kittens/cats per cage

Bedding : 

Bedding Towels, blankets, newspaper, disposable pads Warmer, more comfortable Disadvantage Need laundered between animals Shredding

Exercise, visitation, and rest: 

Exercise, visitation, and rest Periodic exercise Dogs Probably not cats Horses Not livestock that are not halter broken Owner or authorized staff only Need quiet time/rest period

Animal handling issues-Pets: 

Animal handling issues-Pets Restraint Loop leashes only for dogs!! NO Leashes clipped to collars Minimum 2 people in dog areas Dangerous dogs Handled by shelter professionals, veterinary professionals and ACOs If possible, have perimeter fencing

Animal handling issues-livestock: 

Animal handling issues-livestock All horses must be handled with halters and lead ropes Use appropriate herding techniques for non-halter broken livestock Use care with mares with foals ONLY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL SHOULD HANDLE LIVESTOCK!

Birds, reptiles, rodents, rabbits  and exotic pet animals: 

Birds, reptiles, rodents, rabbits and exotic pet animals Special concerns Often temperature sensitive Better if owner brings normal cage May need high humidity for some reptiles and most amphibians Caution for escape, injury Restrict handling to experienced personnel!

Daily “inventory”: 

Daily “inventory” Need ongoing process Ensure all animals accounted for In and out through structured system Check animal “inventory” at least daily

Owner visitation: 

Owner visitation Owner ID Wrist band ID on lanyard Reflects animal ID Collocated shelters Help care for pets Establish schedule for cleaning/exercise Don’t allow handling of other animals Use caution if family includes children

Veterinary medical care: 

Veterinary medical care Onsite care: Triage First aid/minor care Preventive care (more in Unit 5) Substantial care Mobile clinic Transfer to stationary clinic DAILY SCREENING EXAM

Animal discharge: 

Animal discharge Return to owner/agent Transfer Shelter Other temporary Foster care Veterinary care Mortality Euthanasia Disease/injury Escape Adoption

Discharge considerations: 

Discharge considerations Documentation Owners must show ID Document that owner ID Proof of ownership: Receipt from intake Microchip #/record Brand inspection card ID with address matching ASAR intake form For questions: Involve animal control or Brand Inspector

Facility Closure: 

Facility Closure Closure strategy Transfers-known owner Boarding kennels Pet friendly hotel or temp housing w/owner Owner agent (foster) Transfer-unknown owner Permanent shelters Boarding facilities

Point of diminishing returns: 

Point of diminishing returns How many is enough to continue to operate an emergency animal shelter????

Holding periods:: 

Holding periods: Normal stray holding: 5 days Disaster animals: ??? Ambiguous status Never tested in CO LA= Lost property = 3 years Coordinate with local jurisdiction and Dept. of Agriculture to establish policy for each disaster.

Service animal considerations : 

Service animal considerations At citizen shelter or special needs shelter Food, water, bowls, bedding Kennel Sanitation supplies Be prepared to provide this to Red Cross or other sheltering agencies on short notice.

Family emergency sheltering : 

Family emergency sheltering Structure fires Single home multi-unit complex Need community system Contact network Animal control, shelters, kennels, veterinary hospitals Pet friendly hotels

Unit Summary:: 

Unit Summary: Emergency animal shelters are operated within ICS and can be managed with an ICS-type management structure The ultimate goal is either reunion with the owner or transfer to a authorized facility Reunion depends on: Accurate records Security and professionalism in animal handling and care

Unit Learning Objectives:: 

Unit Learning Objectives: Briefly describe the mechanisms of public information release Briefly describe to request public donations of materials or funds. Briefly describe resource typing and credentialing of emergency animal sheltering staff and volunteers. Briefly describe the potential use of spontaneous volunteers within emergency animal sheltering.

NIMS: Joint Information Center: 

NIMS: Joint Information Center Incident Command System Incident Commander PIO PIO PIO PIO Unified, accurate Public messaging Public Information Officer PIO

Example: Information release: 

Example: Information release Your agency is operating an emergency animal shelter for livestock at the fairgrounds as part of the incident response. You need to tell the public that it is open and accepting evacuated livestock, but owners need to remember to bring brand inspection papers and the name of their veterinarian if possible.

Protocol: 

Protocol Incident press release from organization via agency PIO Incident PIO Screened for consistent content

Incident information orOrganizational information?: 

Incident information or Organizational information? The Ponderosa Humane Society has opened an emergency shelter for animals at the Timber Ridge Elementary School, next to the Red Cross shelter area. Call 970-111-1111 if you need assistance evacuating animals The Ponderosa Humane Society needs your support in helping us provide many community services, include animal sheltering, adoptions, and disaster response. Volunteers are needed at the Ponderosa Recreation Center to help with sorting donated S.T.U.F.F.

Organizational information or incident information?: 

Organizational information or incident information? Grass hay is needed at the Ponderosa County Fairgrounds. Only hay in small bales can be accepted. Call 970-111-1111 for more information. The Ponderosa County Veterinary Medical Society urges all pet and livestock owners to develop family emergency plans that include their animals. The Ponderosa County Animal Search and Rescue Team needs your support in protecting our community in times of disaster! Call 970-111-1111 if you need assistance evacuating animals

Donations Management: 

Donations Management Coordination thought ICS/EOC Clear public messaging What’s needed What’s not needed In large scale situations: New, palletized, shrink wrapped

Rule of donations management: 

Rule of donations management Be careful what you ask for…. You will get it!

S.T.U.F.F: 

S.T.U.F.F Some Things Unfit For Folks

Correct procedure: donations: 

Correct procedure: donations Identify need Check to see if Already available CART Coordinator ICP: Logistics Local EOC VOAD State EOC YES Need filled NO Public Info Release VIA JIC

Volunteer Management: 

Volunteer Management Ideal volunteer Established relationship with organization Trained Screened as needed Pre-credentialed

Basic training for CO SART/CART : 

Basic training for CO SART/CART FEMA EMI Independent Study or classroom study courses NIMS: IS-700 Self Study* Incident Command: IS-100* CART Introductory Training OR CO Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps Introductory Training-classroom AND *http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp

Unaffiliated volunteer management: 

Unaffiliated volunteer management SUVs? Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers Spontaneous Untrained Volunteers Spontaneous Unwanted Volunteers Scary Unstable Volunteers Sincere & Unselfish Volunteer

SUV Management: 

SUV Management If needed Supervise with trained volunteer/staff “Just In Time” training “Safe” jobs If not needed Referral to volunteer center Take contact info Provide info on organization and volunteer opportunities THANK THEM But don’t be afraid to say no

Just in Time Training?: 

Just in Time Training? SART/CART training Community Animal Response Training (1 day) Introduction to Emergency Animal Sheltering 3 hours On the job training Cleaning and disinfection basics Walking dogs Phone bank messaging Others?

Resource typing: 

Resource typing NIMS Integration Center project Equipment and teams Categorized by kind of capabilities Typed by level of capability Companion animal sheltering team Livestock sheltering team

Unit Summary: 

Unit Summary Release of incident information needs to go though the ICS Joint Information Center. There is an ICS process for requesting public donations Credentialing (individuals) and resource typing (teams and equipment) are NIMS resource management tools. Spontaneous volunteers must be managed, even if not needed.

Unit Learning Objectives:: 

Unit Learning Objectives: Briefly describe why tracking time, expenditures and voluntary hours are essential to emergency animal sheltering Identify the forms critical to emergency animal sheltering operations in the State of Colorado and their local jurisdiction. Briefly describe how accurate and complete animal and owner records facilitate owner-animal reunion efforts

Finance: Stafford Act: 

Finance: Stafford Act Federally declared emergency events: FEMA pays 75% of certain local/state governmental expenses. 1st 72 hours =100% PETS Act = services for people with household pets and service animals are now included. MUST BE DOCUMENTED

Things to track (bean counting): 

Things to track (bean counting) Cash expenditures Mileage Overtime Volunteer hours Contract payments Public donations

Animal shelter contracts: 

Animal shelter contracts Often annual negotiated fee Contracts should include disaster clause? Provides in Federally declared disaster that additional payments may be made to the shelter for services. If it’s in the contract, FEMA will pay 75%+

Charitable organizations: 

Charitable organizations For donations to be tax deductible: IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporations Registered with CO Charitable Solicitations program Expressed donor intent must be followed Restricted funds (donor or organization) Funds restricted to disaster relief must be expended as such Reasonable indirect assessment OK

CVMF Animal Emergency Relief Fund: 

CVMF Animal Emergency Relief Fund Restricted fund Use for animal response and recovery efforts including CO SART response and grants to agencies and organizations. 9% indirect assessment If not used, maintained for next disaster No other use permitted

Records:: 

Records: Animal sheltering and rescue is a regulated activity in Colorado Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) Licenses needed for animal sheltering and animal rescue organizations 15 animals or more Documentation of animals sheltered is a requirement (not just a great idea!)

Colorado Veterinary Practice Act: 

Colorado Veterinary Practice Act Records requirement for veterinary practitioners. Disaster services not exempt from records requirements and providing reasonable standard of care.

Forms : 

Forms Intake, sheltering, veterinary care Animal search and rescue Companion animals Livestock (Division of Brands approved) Intake forms: sheltering Companion animals, livestock Owner surrender Sheltering record continuation form Veterinary medical record/cont. form Existing shelter records may be OK

Additional forms: 

Additional forms Bite report ASAR request form Injury report Volunteer expense Mileage, lodging, food Owner surrender of animal Euthanasia authorization (owner) Euthanasia decision (no owner) ICS forms (www.nwcg.org)

Owner-Animal Reunion: 

Owner-Animal Reunion Tools: Accurate, complete records Quality digital pictures ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS Owner preparedness Animal ID (photo, tags, microchip) Bulletin board at citizen shelters and public information locations Web site: Local shelter www.Petfinder.com in major disasters

Information to assist reunion: 

Information to assist reunion Where did the animal come from? Address Neighborhood GPS coordinates!! Owner contact info: NEED Alternate contact info Cell phones Work contacts Community Assistance Network (CAN) Multi-agency recovery assistance tool

Inaccurate records/poor practicesLeave people and animals hung out to dry: 

Inaccurate records/poor practices Leave people and animals hung out to dry

Unit Summary: 

Unit Summary Emergency animal sheltering agencies have clear obligations for keeping accurate animal, owner, veterinary and financial records. Federal cost-sharing requires accurate record-keeping Reunion is the goal!

Unit Learning Objectives:: 

Unit Learning Objectives: List the safety priorities in emergency animal sheltering Identify how emergency sheltering volunteers can gain proficiency in safe animal handling. Define cleaning and disinfection Define infection control List the essential personal bio-safety precautions that all emergency animal sheltering personnel should follow. Describe the notification procedure for emergency animal sheltering personnel if someone is bitten by an animal.

Emergency Animal Sheltering Priorities: 

Emergency Animal Sheltering Priorities Protecting people Physical safety, zoonotic disease risks Owners, general public, staff, volunteers Protecting animals Physical safety, security, diseases Protecting other property and the environment Shelter site, owner equipment, waterways, etc.

Animal handling skills For volunteers: 

Animal handling skills For volunteers May already be experienced/qualified for some species Brief overview in Community Animal Response Training program Future animal handling course planned Volunteer opportunities: Animal sheltering/animal control Veterinary hospitals 4-H, Livestock associations, county fairs

Animal handling skill sets:: 

Animal handling skill sets: Dogs Cats Horses, mules, donkeys Other livestock Cattle, sheep, swine, llamas Alternative livestock Elk, deer, bison Poultry, ratites Small pets Birds, reptiles, rodents, rabbits, ferrets and others

Most common reasons for injury: 

Most common reasons for injury Some major causes of animal handling accidents are: fearful, agitated animals faulty equipment male dominance aggression maternal aggression Reducing fear improves both animal welfare and safety List adapted from Temple Grandin, Colorado State University

Rules of Thumb:: 

Rules of Thumb: Escape is not acceptable! Animals are not always friendly Your sparkling personality will not keep you from being bitten or scratched A dog is not a horse, a cat, a cow, or a bird. House and handle animals in a manner that is species-appropriate

10 Essential Steps in Cleaning and Disinfection: 

10 Essential Steps in Cleaning and Disinfection Assess the areas to be cleaned Remove all visible debris Clean with water and detergent or soap Thoroughly rinse the cleaned area Allow the area to dry completely Select and apply disinfectant Allow the proper contact time Rinse Leave the area free of animals for a sufficient amount of time Evaluate/monitor

C & D Assessment: 

C & D Assessment Microorganism considerations Disinfectant considerations Environmental considerations Health and safety of people and animals

Disinfectant Considerations: 

Disinfectant Considerations Label information Statements of efficacy Medical environment claims Broad spectrum/general purpose Dilution and use instructions Storage and stability Safety information Environmental considerations

Sample protocol: 

Sample protocol Airline kennels, cat cages, litter pans Disassemble and remove all visible debris Clean with soap and water Rinse Apply 1:30 diluted bleach Wait 10 minutes Rinse and allow to dry Reassemble

Challenges: temporary facilities: 

Challenges: temporary facilities Wire cages/crates Best to use brush and soap & water, then rinse, spray with disinfectant. Gravel or dirt surfaces Periodically move portable kennels Plastic tarps for base

PPE for disinfection : 

PPE for disinfection Gloves Latex or vinyl dishwashing type Eye protection (goggles) Apron, smock or coveralls

Disease transmission routes: 

Disease transmission routes Oral (including food-borne) Aerosol Fomites Direct Vector Some diseases may use multiple routes of transmission

Infection control issues: 

Infection control issues Isolate high-risk animals Showing signs of illness Relocate to veterinary facility if possible Use written cleaning and disinfection protocols Limit access Not a petting zoo Wash hands between contacts C&D for potential fomites

Preventive veterinary care: 

Preventive veterinary care Vaccinations Veterinary and management personnel should establish situation-appropriate protocols. If no history of vaccination: Rabies (particularly if going to foster care) Dogs: Distemper, parvovirus, canine-cough Cats: Panleukopenia, upper-respiratory Parasite control: Internal and external

Personal biosafety practices: 

Personal biosafety practices Wash hands frequently Between animal contacts Before eating or drinking Use disinfectant hand gels if hands are not grossly soiled. Don’t eat or drink in animal or laboratory areas Use appropriate PPE Change clothes after working in shelter Disclose animal contacts to physician if you become ill

Bites & Scratches: 

Bites & Scratches Guidelines/policies Prevention/safety training Post-bite protocols-medical treatment Quarantine protocols (10 days) Risk recognition in companion animals, livestock and wildlife! Cat scratches Cat-scratch fever REPORT ALL BITES

Rabies Prophylaxis: 

Rabies Prophylaxis Vaccination High risk personnel should receive pre-exposure prophylaxis Antibody titer monitoring once vaccinated Post-exposure prophylaxis Coordination with public health Needed in: Known positive cases Exposure by animals unavailable for testing (such as wildlife)

General safety considerations: 

General safety considerations If you don’t think you should….. DON’T If asked to do something that…. You are not qualified for You think is dangerous DON’T Find appropriate personnel/equip Seek appropriate supervision Report to safety officer if unresolved

Unit summary: 

Unit summary Emergency animal sheltering priorities are: Protect people, protect animals, protect other property, and protect the environment If not proficient in animal handling, seek addition hands-on training Bio-safety and biosecurity are essential Report all bite incidents WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY! Don’t…. If you are not sure!

Unit Learning Objectives:: 

Unit Learning Objectives: Identify the overall learning objectives of the program. Identify additional training opportunities related to emergency animal sheltering, other animal/agricultural emergency response missions and general emergency management. List the learning objectives for the afternoon emergency animal sheltering drill. Describe your personal role in the afternoon emergency animal sheltering drill

Course learning objectives: 

Course learning objectives Community emergency animal sheltering needs ICS processes for establishing an emergency animal shelter Key operational tasks Equipment and supplies needed Public information release protocols Mechanisms for requesting resources General safety and bio-safety practices Additional training/hands-on animal handling Work effectively as a team member in setting up and operating an emergency animal shelter

Additional training opportunities: 

Additional training opportunities 2+ day animal sheltering courses: Multiple national animal welfare organizations Introductory animal response training Community Animal Response Training IS-100 ICS IS-700 NIMS CO VMRC training opportunities Other FEMA independent study courses: IS-200+: Incident Command System IS-10, IS-11, IS-111: Animals/Livestock in Disaster IS-800 National Response Plan IS-703 Resource management http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp

Future Colorado CART modules Examples: 

Future Colorado CART modules Examples Basic animal handling Animal emergency care for first responders (Fire/EMS) Animal evacuation/transportation Animal search and rescue Veterinary triage, biosecurity and field care during disasters Agro-security training

Additional training opportunities: 

Additional training opportunities Hazardous materials HAZMAT awareness training Colorado BNICE Training (www.bnice.org) Veterinary professionals Medical professionals EMS/fire/law enforcement RMRCE Infection control, PPE, Zoonoses American Red Cross Sheltering course, first aid, CPR

Afternoon sheltering exercise: 

Afternoon sheltering exercise Identify the location of the mobile animal emergency sheltering equipment cache trailer. Identify the inventory list for the mobile animal emergency sheltering cache List the essential steps in setting up an emergency animal shelter from the cache

Exercise tasks: : 

Exercise tasks: Briefly describe the process of intake, sheltering, and discharge during emergency animal sheltering operations, including the appropriate use of standard forms. Identify a list of additional items needed to run an emergency animal shelter

Animal sheltering mobile caches : 

Animal sheltering mobile caches Companion animal: Jefferson County Weld County Mesa County Livestock (Dept. of Agriculture) Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Durango

Shelter setup:: 

Shelter setup: Choice of: Companion animal shelter Livestock shelter Co-located shelter (people near pets) Can do multiple types Must designate leadership/planning group to meet during lunch!

Overall tasks:: 

Overall tasks: Use trailer contents to setup an emergency animal shelter List additional items needed …and where you would acquire them Develop management chart Demonstrate animal intake and flow of operation Repack trailer inventory

Scenario:: 

Scenario: To be customized to each class presentation: Event description Facility Expected arrival time Expected animal populations

Evaluation forms: 

Evaluation forms Please return evaluation forms to instructors prior to leaving this afternoon Your comments and input are critical to improving this class! THANK YOU

CVMF Programs: 

CVMF Programs CVMF Harrison Center for Animals Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital Animal Emergency Management Community pet sterilization grants Animal health and welfare education Colorado Pet Heroes Awards Kevin Dennison, DVM 191 Yuma St., Denver, CO 80223 303.539.7633 KevinDennison@colovma.org www.ColoradoSART.org Making Colorado a better place for animals and people