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All Creatures in Catastrophe
The document discusses the impact of Hurricane Katrina on pet evacuations and the subsequent legislation known as the PETS Act, which aims to improve disaster preparedness for pets. It highlights the challenges faced by pet owners during evacuations, the emotional bond people have with their pets, and the need for comprehensive emergency management strategies that include animal welfare. The document also outlines the roles of various federal and state agencies in responding to pet emergencies during disasters.
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- 1. Once upon atime there was a hurricane named Katrina... People refused to leave their pets 600,000 pets either died or abandoned Coastal zoos and aquariums damaged and collections lost
- 2. Evacuation in aHurricane Would not evacuate 2007 Would not evacuate 2006* 31% 23% Top reasons for not evacuating (among those who said they would/might stay in the area) 75% Home is well-built/will be safe at home 56% Think roads will be too crowded 36% Think evacuating would be dangerous 33% Worried possessions would be stolen/damaged Would not want to leave pet 0% 27% 20% 40% 60% Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, June 18-July 10, 2007. *Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, July 5-11, 2006. 80%
- 3. Evacuation in aHurricane Would not evacuate 2007 Would not evacuate 2006* 31% 23% Top reasons for not evacuating (among those who said they would/might stay in the area) 75% Home is well-built/will be safe at home 56% Think roads will be too crowded 36% Think evacuating would be dangerous 33% Worried possessions would be stolen/damaged Would not want to leave pet 0% 27% 20% 40% 60% Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, June 18-July 10, 2007. *Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, July 5-11, 2006. 80%
- 4. The Human AnimalBond: Survey Says... APMA, AVMA, AHA
- 5. The Human AnimalBond: Survey Says... 46.9% Pet is FAMILY APMA, AVMA, AHA
- 6. The Human AnimalBond: Survey Says... 46.9% Pet is FAMILY 47% wont leave their pets APMA, AVMA, AHA
- 7. Pre-Katrina recommendation: Leave petswith three days of food and water.
- 8. Pre-Katrina recommendation: Leave petswith three days of food and water.
- 9. Snowball, Katrina, andthe PETS Act The dog was taken away from this little boy, and to watch his face was a singularly revealing and tragic experience. This legislation was born at that moment. -- Rep Tom Lantos (D-CA)
- 10. The PETS Act PetsEvacuation and Transportation Standards Act Support states Disaster preparedness Evacuation Shelter plans
- 11. The PETS Act PetsEvacuation and Transportation Standards Act Support states s n a pets um ld H preparednesss o imal Disaster h n e a usEvacuation o ice H Shelter plans v r e S
- 12. All Creatures inCatastrophe How Your Tax Dollars Go Towards Rescue and Shelter of Wild and Captive Animals During an Emergency Jeleen Briscoe, VMD, DABVP (Avian) USDA APHIS Animal Care Program Jereme Altendorf, CHHM US Coast Guard National Strike Force
- 13. The Paradigm Shift TheGeneral Life Cycle of an Issue Politicians Publicity Exposure and who is involved Public Media Fringe Phase Interest Scientists Groups Academia Emergence Best opportunity to Save Resources Time Trigger Event Anticipatory Crisis/Public Positioning Resolution Crisis Time Courtesy of Don Butler Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & Gamble
- 14. The Paradigm Shift TheGeneral Life Cycle of an Issue Politicians Publicity Exposure and who is involved Public Media Fringe Phase Interest Scientists Groups Academia Emergence Best opportunity to Save Resources Time Trigger Event Anticipatory Crisis/Public Positioning Resolution Crisis Time Courtesy of Don Butler Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & Gamble
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- 17. October 22, 2011 “Noperson shall by any means acquire a dangerous exotic animal” “Dangerous exotic animal means...large cat, nonhuman primate, constricting snake, venomous snake, any other animal designated by chief in rules…”
- 18. The PETS Act PetsEvacuation and Transportation Standards Act Support states s n a pets um ld H preparednesss o imal Disaster h n e a usEvacuation o ice H Shelter plans v r e S
- 19. “Household Pet” A domesticatedpet, such as a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, rodent, or turtle that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes and can travel in commercial carriers and be housed in temporary facilities. Household pets do not include reptiles (with the exception of turtles), amphibians, fish, insects/arachnids, farm animals (including horses), and animals kept for racing purposes.
- 20. State & LocalResponse Veterinary Emergency Managers Personnel overwhelmed Resources dwindle Prolonged response HELP! Other States Emergency Management Assistance Compact Federal Government Presidential Declaration (Stafford Act) Federal Emergency Management Association
- 21. National Response Framework Nation’sapproach to all-hazards response Key response principles Roles Organizational structure
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- 23. National Incident ManagementSystem Incident Command System Unified Command Participants May Include: Local Official(s) State Official(s) Federal Official(s) Responsible Party Representative(s) Information Safety Liaison Operations Planning Logistics Finance and Administration
- 27. National Response Framework ESF#5 – Emergency Management Base Plan ESF #10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials Response ESF #4 - Firefighting ESF # 9 –Search and Rescue ESF #3 – Public Works and Engineering ESF #2 – Telecommunications ESF #1 - Transportation Emergency Support Function Annexes ESF #8 – Public Health & Medical Services ESF #7 –Logistics Management & Resource Support ESF #6 – Mass Care, Housing & Human Services ESF #15 – External Affairs ESF #14 – Long-Term Community Recovery ESF #13 – Public Safety and Security ESF #12 - Energy ESF #11 –Agriculture and Natural Resources Emergency Support Functions Cyber Incident Food and Agriculture Incident Public Affairs Tribal Relations Biological Incident Private-Sector Coordination Financial Management Worker Safety and Health Support Annexes Terrorism Incident Law Enforcement and Investigation Volunteer and Donations Management International Coordination Nuclear/Radiological Incident Catastrophic Incident Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Incident Annexes Federal Response Private-Sector and Nongovernmental State Response Local Government Response Partner Guides
- 28. Emergency Support Functions ESF#6:Mass care and emergency services including pets ESF#8:Veterinary medical support ESF#11: Safety and well-being of pets, ensuring a coordinated Federal response
- 29. PETS Act andUSDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Animal Care Emergency Programs Two regional teams of veterinary personnel that will: Assist States with planning and preparedness Staff ESF #11 position at Unified Incident Command Post, and/or State desks
- 30. USDA-APHIS Organization Secretary ofAgriculture Marketing and Regulatory Programs Agricultural Marketing Service Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration Biotechnology Regulatory Services International Services Plant Protection and Quarantine Veterinary Services Wildlife Services Animal Care
- 31. What Animal Careis NOT
- 32. What Animal Careis NOT
- 33. What Animal Careis NOT
- 34. What Animal Careis NOT
- 35. What Animal Careis NOT
- 36. Animal Care Mission AnimalWelfare Act Horse Protection Act Pets Mission Emergency Response
- 37. Animal Welfare Act Federallaw Minimum standards Care and treatment Covered animals
- 38. Horse Protection Act •Prohibits owners and trainers from showing, exhibiting, or selling sored horses. • Prohibits drivers from transporting sored horses to compete in shows
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- 40. What are thefour phases of emergency management?
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- 42. Brooke Buddemeier, LawrenceLivermore National Laboratory LA County Public Health Conference 2010
- 43. Brooke Buddemeier, LawrenceLivermore National Laboratory LA County Public Health Conference 2010
- 44. On average: 0.67 petsper person in the typical U.S. community
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- 47. 25,000 people 16,750 pets 145,000people 97,150 pets
- 48. 25,000 people 16,750 pets 145,000people 97,150 pets 850,000 people 569,500 pets
- 49. 25,000 people 16,750 pets 145,000people 97,150 pets 300,000 people 201,000 pets 850,000 people 569,500 pets
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- 51. APHIS Animal Careand Preparedness Federal partnerships National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs Collaboration (NASAAEP): Best Practices Working Groups National Animal Rescue and Shelter Coalition Association of Zoos and Aquariums Contingency Plan Docket PETS Multi-Agency Coordination
- 52. Federal Partnerships Federal AnimalEmergency Working Group FEMA – Statutory authority (Stafford Act) – Resources USDA / APHIS / Animal Care – Federal government’s subject matter experts on animal welfare – Staff of veterinarians and VHT’s – Program Response Team Department of Interior (USFWS) HHS – Veterinary Resources (NVRT, VMRC)
- 53. AWA Contingency Plans:Four Criteria WHEN? Identify situations that would trigger a contingency plan WHAT? Outline specific tasks required in emergencies WHO? Identify a chain of command HOW? Address response and recover in terms of materials, resources and training
- 54. NASAAEP BPWG Collaboration NationalAlliance of State Animal and Agriculture Emergency Programs Best Practice Working Groups Animal Search & Rescue Evacuation & Transportation Emergency Animal Sheltering Disaster Veterinary Care Animal Decontamination Planning & Resource Management Preparedness & Community Outreach Training
- 56. AI and PublicHealth
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- 58. USDA Zoo AnimalHealth Network AI Surveillance Project • Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago --> UMN • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo --> Cornell • Sacramento Zoo --> UC Davis
- 59. ZBPWG Contingency Guide Roadmap Statevs federal emergency response Involve local stakeholders Risk assessment Flexible and scalable Cross training and role definition http://www.zooanimalhealthnetwork.org/ZooBest.aspx
- 60. National Animal Rescueand Shelter Coalition American Humane Association ASPCA Best Friends Animal Society Code 3 Associations International Fund for Animal Welfare National Animal Control Association RedRover (UAN) Associate: AVMA Affiliates: Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, American Red Cross, NASAAEP, PetFinder.com Foundation, American Veterinary Medical Foundation
- 61. Pets Multi-Agency Coordination Unit APHISEmergency Operations Center
- 65. The Paradigm Shift TheGeneral Life Cycle of an Issue Politicians Publicity Exposure and who is involved Public Media Fringe Phase Interest Scientists Groups Academia Emergence Best opportunity to Save Resources Time Trigger Event Anticipatory Crisis/Public Positioning Resolution Crisis Time Courtesy of Don Butler Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & Gamble
- 66. The Paradigm Shift TheGeneral Life Cycle of an Issue Politicians Publicity Exposure and who is involved Public Media Fringe Phase Interest Scientists Groups Academia Emergence Best opportunity to Save Resources Time Trigger Event Anticipatory Crisis/Public Positioning Resolution Crisis Time Courtesy of Don Butler Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & Gamble
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- 71. National Response Framework Emergency Support Functions PresidentialDeclaration required THE GOVERNMENT PAYS National Response system Clean Water Act Superfund No Presidential Declaration required THE COMPANY PAYS
- 72. The National ResponseSystem Local, regional, and national Oil and hazardous materials emergencies
- 73. The National ResponseSystem
- 74. National Response Framework ESF#5 – Emergency Management Base Plan ESF #10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials Response ESF #4 - Firefighting ESF # 9 –Search and Rescue ESF #3 – Public Works and Engineering ESF #2 – Telecommunications ESF #1 - Transportation Emergency Support Function Annexes ESF #8 – Public Health & Medical Services ESF #7 –Logistics Management & Resource Support ESF #6 – Mass Care, Housing & Human Services ESF #15 – External Affairs ESF #14 – Long-Term Community Recovery ESF #13 – Public Safety and Security ESF #12 - Energy ESF #11 –Agriculture and Natural Resources Emergency Support Functions Cyber Incident Food and Agriculture Incident Public Affairs Tribal Relations Biological Incident Private-Sector Coordination Financial Management Worker Safety and Health Support Annexes Terrorism Incident Law Enforcement and Investigation Volunteer and Donations Management International Coordination Nuclear/Radiological Incident Catastrophic Incident Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Incident Annexes Federal Response Private-Sector and Nongovernmental State Response Local Government Response Partner Guides
- 75. National Response Framework Notificationand Decisions Natural Resource Trustees
- 76. Natural Resource Trustees Restore naturalresources and services Scientific natural resource damage assessments Engage responsible parties: regulation, settlement, or litigation
- 77. Natural Resource Trustees Restore naturalresources and services Scientific natural resource damage assessments Engage responsible parties: regulation, settlement, or litigation
- 78. UC Davis WildlifeHealth Center Readiness Response Research Reaching Out www.owcn.org
- 79. Tri-State Bird Rescue& Research Rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, and oiled native wild birds Goal: healthy birds to their natural environment Compassionate care, humane research, and education www.tristatebird.org
- 80. Conclusion All emergencies startlocally Federal emergency disaster response: FEMA Federal hazardous & oil emergencies: EPA and USCG Partnerships and mutual understanding Pets mission & protection of natural resources
- 81. Conclusion All emergencies startlocally e g a USCG l and il Federal hazardous & oil emergencies: EPA v a understanding s mutual Partnerships and e k a t & protection of natural resources t IPets mission Federal emergency disaster response: FEMA
- 82. Conclusion All emergencies startlocally e g a USCG l and il ns Federal hazardous & oil emergencies: EPA v ria a ina s mutual understanding Partnerships and e eter k DV a AN t … & protection of natural resources t IPets mission Federal emergency disaster response: FEMA