American Humane Red Star Animal Emergency Services Presents

Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals

A two-day, interactive workshop

October 20 - 21, 2012

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team

Cost: Free for CART Members

Training Location: Chester County Dept of Emergency Services

601 Westtown Road

West Chester, PA 19380

Class Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals is designed to help communities of any size actively and formally prepare for disasters affecting both animals and humans.  Natural or manmade disasters can strike at any time, and depending on their scope and
severity, the local community needs to be equipped to handle the resulting influx of dogs, cats and other small companion animals.

Topics of this intensive two-day training include:

•  Identifying viable locations for emergency animal shelters 

•  Safety and security concerns

•  Designing and setting up and emergency shelter             

•  Decontamination

•  Animal identification and record keeping                          

•  Legal issues and liability

•  Daily routines                                                                  

•  Disposition of animals