American Humane Red Star Animal Emergency Services Presents

Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals

A two-day, interactive workshop

October 6^th & 7^th, 2012

Hosted by Luzerne County EMA

Training Location: Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency

185 Water St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

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

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team

Cost: Free for CART Members