Transcript State Animal Response Team - Centre County, PA

State Animal Response Team
SART (State Animal
Response Team)
and
CART (County Animal
Response Team)
Orientation for Centre
County Commissioners
February 18, 2014
SART & CART Mission Statement
“A
unifying network
that supports
preparedness,
prevention,
response and
recovery for
emergencies
affecting animals”
The Birth of PA SART
 Established in 2005
 PA SART project based on NC SART
 Concept adopted to address animal related
disaster response needs
 Created through a private – public
partnership to serve as a unifying network of
organizations, businesses, federal and state
government agencies
 CARTs established to fulfill needs of local
response
SART Development
 Non – profit organization
 Serves as a networking agency and
allows privately raised donations to help
support the organization
 Funding through Federal
government/Homeland Security
 Based on principles of Incident
Command System
 Website: www.pasart.us
Who is part of PA SART?
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Executive Director: Joel Hersh
Board of Directors
CARTs and Volunteers
County EMAs
PVMA
Organizational Chart
Incident Commander
Planning
Operations
CARTS
Field Ops
Search/Rescue
Logistics
Finance/Admin
Industry or Species Specialist
Shelter
Vet
Services
Mortality
Mgmnt
Goals of PA SART
 To facilitate a rapid, coordinated, local, and
effective response to large scale emergencies
affecting animals
 To decrease the health and safety threat to
humans and animals
 To minimize the economic impact of
emergencies affecting animals
 To prevent or decrease the spread of disease
during emergencies affecting animals
County Animal Response Team
 Most critical aspect of SART
 Volunteers who are trained to respond
at a local level
 Under jurisdiction of County EMA
 Follows Federal Incident Command
System
 Activated by county EOC or by state
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CART - County
Animal
Response Teams
Emergency Management
Animal Control
Public Health
Red Cross
Fire Department
Sheriff
EMS
Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension
Veterinarians
Humane groups
Farmers
Lab animal facilities
Pet boarder/sellers
Pet owners
Concerned citizens
Plan for
Evacuation of pets and livestock
Sheltering for pets and livestock
Near human shelters if possible
Instructions for care of livestock left
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behind (id all animals)
Support for disease eradication
efforts
Quarantine, euthanasia, disposal
Counseling
CART Supplies
 12 foot & 20 foot
enclosed cargo sport
trailers
 Digital camera
 Hard hats, coveralls
 Rescue Glide
 Portable corral trailer
 Becker Sling
 Cages and crates (dog,
cat)
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Leather gloves
Safety Vests
Rabies poles
Emergency lights
Halters, leashes
Large poultry nets
Livestock trailer
Generator
Types of Volunteers
1. Service – provides direct service in
the operation of a CART
2. Resource – allows the CART the use of
their equipment or property for either
training or during an actual emergency
How Do I Become a Volunteer?
Complete SART brochure with contact
information (application)
Complete Emergency Contact form
Complete Liability Waiver
Complete Code of Conduct Form
Obtain a photo id from county EMA
Required Training
1. Orientation to PA SART
2. Basic Incident Command IS 100 Level
3. National Incident Management System
NIMS 700 Level
4. Hazmat Awareness (introductory
course)
5. 16 hour Animal Sheltering Course
CART Activation
911 Center
EMA Director (County Commissioners)
PA SART Director
PDA State Veterinarian: Dr. Craig
Shultz
Teamwork Keeps Us
from Getting Stuck