Our training on May 19 and 20 of 2007 went really well! We will be offering it again March 13 and 14, 2010! Please see below for details about previous AHA seminars hosted by Tri-State CART.
In May 2007 Tri-State CART hosted a two-day training course presented by American Humane Association (AHA). Classes were held at the Clermont County fairgrounds.
The course taught participants exactly how to safely help animals during any type of disaster. They learned more than they could imagine and feel much more ready to respond to a disaster. This training included the set-up and operation of a mock emergency animal shelter (to simulate what would be set-up during a disaster.)
Classroom portion
Hands on with a horse- practice putting a halter on, leading a horse safely, etc.
Team briefing before the mock drill
Real animals are used for demonstration of techniques
Hosted by Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
EVERYONE! Spread the word! Anyone interested in helping animals effected by a disaster, people wanting to be trained for safe disaster response, Emergency Medical Services personnel, firefighters, animal shelter staff, Animal Control officers, Veterinarians and Vet technicians, animal handlers/trainers, and members of the general public that want to learn to be more prepared for emergencies.
This course is so important and educational it is required for Tri-State CART responders!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
DAY 1: DAY 2: LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Introduction to American Humane
Up-to-date Perspective on national disaster response and relief
How the incident command system works to increase information flow
Reporting roles for Volunteers
Incident specific response and interagency cooperation
Disaster Public Relations 101
Animal First Aid as related to disasters
Personal Preparedness (before, during and after an incident)
Human/Animal Shelter co-location
Local response (Tri-State CART) coordinated with national team
Small animal handling
Large animal handling
Hands-on mock shelter set up and simulated response
Debrief and certificate presentation
How to safely manage large and small animals, coordination of animal shelters and emergency response within the existing national disaster response system, interagency cooperation, animal First Aid techniques, personal safety in an emergency situation, and media relations.
