SMART
State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team
Animal Disaster Planning and Response
Challenges and Opportunities
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Agenda
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Animals in Disasters
What is being done?
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SMART in Action
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Individual / Private
Local / State / Federal
Work groups
Volunteer opportunities
Training requirements
Working together
Animals in Disasters Resources
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By the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
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List two examples of why animals need to be
included in disaster response planning
Describe individual responsibility for pets
Identify key local, private, state and federal
response partners and their responsibilities
Know how to volunteer for SMART
Understand basic SMART training
requirements
Know whom to contact in an animal disaster
in the local community
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Animals in Disasters….
Weyauwega, WI: Train Derailment
March 4, 1996
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Derailed train cars burn in Weyauwega
on March 4, 1996. (Post-Crescent file
photo, Appleton, WI)
http://www.postcrescent.com/specials/assets/APCweyauweatrain/63913.pdf
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Hurricane Floyd – NC- ‘99
Animals in Disasters….
Photo courtesy of Dr. Mary Ann T. McBride
Photo courtesy of Dr. Tom McGinn III
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Tom McGinn III
Animals in Disasters….
Photo courtesy of Dr. Mary Ann T. McBride
Photo courtesy of Dr. Tom McGinn III
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Tom McGinn III
Animals in Disasters….
Photo courtesy of Dr. Mary Ann T. McBride
Photo courtesy of Dr. Tom McGinn III
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Tom McGinn III
Animals in Disasters….
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
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MA Welcomes Katrina Survivors
And their pets….
Otis Air National
Guard Base
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Animals in Disasters….
Winter Storms: ’06-’07
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
• An estimated 30,000 cattle are stranded
• Ranchers ride along with pilots to spot cattle
• '97 blizzard killed 30,000 cattle;
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press.
New Mexico National Guard member carries
hay bales to a Black Hawk helicopter 1/4/07
MSNBC - Jan 2nd 2007
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Animals in Disasters….
Spring Floods
Middleton firefighters, state agriculture, and animal
rescue league response workers help evacuate Acorn, a
5 yr old pony during spring 2006 floods.
Topsfield Fair Grounds
Jeff Evaul. www.Boston.com Reader’s photos
Rescue workers free a horse caught in
mud after a storm. www.ext.colostate.edu
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Animals in Disasters….
Factory Explosion, Danvers, MA
Nov- 2006
Photo by viewer Gabriel Cheung –WBZTV.com.
Canine entering for secondary search.
Photos: MATEF-1.org/gallery/Danvers
Photo by viewer Brian Barry --WBZTV.com
Photo: ????????????????
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Animals in Disasters….
Planning for Radiological Events
Example…Vermont Yankee Emergency Planning Zone
http://www.tnema.org/images/Facilities/SQN/SQN.jpg
Animal Protection
Team Guidelines
Reception Center
Operations
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Animal Disasters …
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Fires
Floods
Hurricanes
Explosions
Winter Storms
Zoonotic Diseases
Pandemic Diseases
Radiological Accidents
Transportation Accidents
Every community is at risk
Every Animal is at risk
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Animal Population Estimates
US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, AVMA, 2002
• Pets = (.589) x (total households) =
pet-owning households
• Dogs = (.534) x (total households).
– Rural areas usually higher; urban areas lower.
• Cats = (.598) x (total households).
– Feral cats may increase in rural areas.
• Birds = (.126) x (total households)
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Roles, Responsibilities…
& Opportunities..
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Individuals & Families
Local Agencies
Business Community
State Agencies
Federal Agencies
Private Agencies
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Family Preparation..
Individual Responsibility
• DON'T LEAVE YOUR PET BEHIND!
• Pet Disaster Kit:
Items to be packed up
and stored away in bag…
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Medical records, Photos and description of pet
medication, ID tags, pet toys, small bag food, etc.
• Identify options in advance
– Geographically distant family or friends
– Nearby hotels which are pet friendly
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Primary Local Agencies
Do you know ?
• Local veterinarians
• Local animal control officer
• Local first responders – Police, Fire
• Local emergency planning committee (LEPC)
members
• Local private organizations / corporation
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Possible Local Activities:
– Educate individual animal owners
– Insure animals included in local plans
– Train responders on local animal
resources, needs issues
– Identify possible co-located shelter options
– Develop local animal care resource list
- Identify pet friendly motels
– Animal ID program– Photos, microchips?
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Primary State Agencies
 Agriculture
 Department of Public Safety
 Emergency Management
 Department of Public Health
 Natural Resources
 Department of Environmental Protection
 Fish & Wildlife Department
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Primary Federal Agencies
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS)
– Nat. Disaster Medical System - Veterinary
Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT)
• US Department of the Interior (DOI)
– Wildlife issues
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
– Water quality issues
• US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
– Veterinary Services (VS)
– Animal Care (AC)
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Pets Evacuation and Transportation
Standards (PETS) Act of 2006
• Supports development of disaster plans
that can accommodate people with pets and
service animals.
• Supports development of pet-friendly
emergency shelter facilities
• Allows FEMA to provide assistance for
individuals with pets and the animals
themselves..
•Prior, during and following a major disaster or emergency.
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Private Efforts
• Humane / Rescue / Response Organizations.
– National
– HSUS, EARS, IFAW, ASPCA, ……
– State / Local
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MA ESF-17
CERTs, MRCs, DARTs
Newton, Southboro, Spencer animal annex
Newton ESF-17
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Training
Resources
Equipment
Coordination
Education
Advocacy
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State of Massachusetts
Animal Response Team (SMART)
A coordinated network of state
organizations, agencies and individuals.
 Mission:
Provide timely and effective response to animal
populations in disaster situations.
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MA Emergency Management Agency and
MA Department of Agricultural Resources
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Overall Goals of SMART
• Minimize the health and safety threat to
animals and humans
• Minimize the economic impact of animal
emergencies
• Decrease the spread of disease to
animals and humans during emergencies
• Understand the interface between human
and animal health
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How to Achieve those Goals:
• Establish committee to address SMART- related
issues
• Establish teams of trained personnel who can
respond to emergencies
• Provide outreach and public education materials
• Develop a SMART team building guide
• Develop and maintain a SMART website
• Develop a SMART newsletter and publish
periodically
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SMART Functional Teams
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Shelter Operations
Search & Rescue
Assessment
Deceased Animal Removal &
Disposal
5. Veterinary Services
6. Animal Control Officer
7. Specialized Animal Services
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Shelter Operations
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Set up animal shelters
Operations follow emergency shelter SOPs
House and care for rescued /displaced animals
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Animal care, animal handling skills
Shelter operations experience
Organizational skills
Computer skills
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Search & Rescue
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Search for/ Rescue missing, hurt and/or
stranded animals
Document activities to facilitate reuniting with
owners
Safely transport animals to Shelter Operations
Site
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Animal Handling skills
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Assessment
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The Assessment Team will assess damages
and the stability of the area they are
activated to. This team will prioritize tasks and
determine what, if any other teams should
be activated.
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Members must be familiar with disasters, the
ICS system and should be
able to assess quickly and thoroughly what is
needed for a particular situation.
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Deceased Animal Removal &
Disposal
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locate deceased animals
dispose of deceased animals following
approved SOPs
document information on all deceased animals
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Knowledge of disposal regulations
Solid waste handling knowledge
Heavy equipment handling and knowledge
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Veterinary Services
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Provide acute medical care based on triage
of animals.
Monitor the health of rescued animals and
those in sheltering.
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Veterinarians & Animal Technicians
Animal care personnel
Pharmacy skills
Organizational and computer skills
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Animal Control
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Assist the Search and Rescue
Assist Shelter Operations teams.
Monitor available shelter space. Members
must be a current Animal Control Officer in the
State of Massachusetts.
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Current MA Animal Control Officer
Good Animal Handling skills
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Specialized Animal Services
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Work with Veterinary Services on care and sheltering of:
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non-traditional pets, livestock, research animals, and
wildlife
Provide acute medical care based on triage of animals
Monitor the health of rescued specialized animals
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Specialists in wildlife, aquatic and zoo & animal
medicine and husbandry
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Veterinarians, technicians and animal care personnel
Specialized Animal Handling skills
Good organization skills and computer skills
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SMART’s Responsibilities
• Train volunteers on SMART Operations
• Develop and maintain procedures for
requesting SMART Assistance
• Develop and Maintain Procedures for
SMART Activation
• Evaluate Procedures through exercises
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Volunteer Responsibilities
• Understand procedures for SMART activation
• Participate in activations as needed and as
available
– Following protocols and standards
– Working collaboratively and responsibly
• Participate in exercises
• Training:
– Incident Command and required technical skills
• Maintain record
• Stay updated
• Read SMART Operations Manual!
No Self-Deployments
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Animal Disaster and Response
~ Summary of Agencies ~
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Local
State
Federal
Private Organizations
Private Businesses
And….
Every Agency Has a Plan!
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Working Together
What is this item called?
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Working Together
• Language Problems
– What is it called?
• Bite Stick?, Rabies Pole?, Animal Snare?,
Catch Pole?
– What capabilities (size, strength) do you
need?
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Working Together
Animal Search and Rescue Team
Monterey Park, CA
www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us
LA County Emergency Rescue team May
2004 Photos:Carol and Steve Ford
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Working Together
NIMS (ICS) -- NRP
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Incident Command System (ICS)
National Response Plan (NRP)
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When (not if) an incident occurs …
Incident
L ocal
Resources
State
Where are the
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support and
respond to an
incident?
Resources
Federal
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Working Together:
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Standardized process and procedures for
incident management
Incident
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Resources
State
Resources
Federal
Resources
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Essential Components of NIMS
• Defines command & control and
organizational structure
– Incident Command System (ICS)
• Key component
• Terminology
• Communication protocols
• Defines resources and resource
capabilities (resource typing).
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Essential Incident Command
System Functions
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Common Terminology
Modular Organization
Management by Objectives
Reliance on an Incident Action Plan
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Unified Command
Manageable Span of Control
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National Response Plan
Federal Resources
National
Incident
Management
System
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MA EMERGENCY
SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
ESF 1 - Transportation
ESF 2 - Communications
ESF 3 - Public Works &
Engineering
ESF 4 - Firefighting
ESF 5 - Information &
Planning
ESF 6 - Mass Care
ESF 7 - Resource Support
ESF 8 - Health & Medical
ESF 9 - Search & Rescue
MEMA - DPH Regional Workshops
ESF 10 - Hazardous
Materials
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Environmental
ESF 11 - Food & Water
ESF 12 - Energy
ESF 13 - Military Support
ESF 14 - Public Information
ESF 15 - Volunteers
ESF 16 - Law Enforcement
ESF 17 – Animal Protection
ESF 18 – Business & Industry
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Training
• IS-100:
– Introduction to Incident Command System
• IS-700:
– National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• IS-800:
– A National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction
• IS-10, IS-11
– Animals in Disaster, Modules A and B
• IS-111
– Livestock in Disasters
Many more online and classroom based trainings available …
http://training.fema.gov/
www.state.ma.us/MEMA
www.smart-mass.org
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Other Training
• Disaster Response
– Small /Large Animal handling skills
– Shelter Operations
– Search and Rescue
– First aid for small animals
– Canine and feline behavior
– Bite prevention and safety for volunteers
– Working safely with rescue gear
– Water rescue
– Ice rescue
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Resources
SMART website
www.smart-mass.org
SMART email
smart@state.ma.us
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How To Volunteer
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Other Resources
•http://www.avma.org/disaster/state_resources/
Animal disaster plans and resources by state
Click on a link to go to that state's resource page,
or use the map below.
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Why Communities Need to be
Prepared to be Self-sufficient for
First 72 Hours…
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Reunions!
A nice way to end….
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The End
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