Upload
drarnoldlgoldman
View
609
Download
1
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
This presentation details the elements and process used by the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association in cooperation with regional government to build human resources for animal response capacity via the Citizen Corps CERT Program
Citation preview
CERT:A Mechanism For Animal Response
Capacity Building
CERT:A Mechanism For Animal Response
Capacity Building
2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness:
The Power of Citizen Corps
August 11, 2009
Arnold L. Goldman DVM, MSCapitol Region Emergency Planning Committee
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation
2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness:
The Power of Citizen Corps
August 11, 2009
Arnold L. Goldman DVM, MSCapitol Region Emergency Planning Committee
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation
CT Hurricane Tracks: 1851 - 2005CT Hurricane Tracks: 1851 - 2005
Overview of Issue:Overview of Issue:
Safeguarding the public in a disaster may require evacuation
Safe and orderly evacuations require attention to the needs of the evacuees, as they themselves perceive them (“special needs”)
The status of domestic animals has evolved with many Americans cherishing their animals as they do human family members
Safeguarding the public in a disaster may require evacuation
Safe and orderly evacuations require attention to the needs of the evacuees, as they themselves perceive them (“special needs”)
The status of domestic animals has evolved with many Americans cherishing their animals as they do human family members
Overview of Issue:Overview of Issue:
Ignoring the needs of animals inhibits evacuation, is a public relations disaster for emergency management and createsunnecessary complications for recovery
A credible, credentialed capacity to manage animal issues in disasters must be created in advance, in as thoughtful a manner as are all other response capabilities
Ignoring the needs of animals inhibits evacuation, is a public relations disaster for emergency management and createsunnecessary complications for recovery
A credible, credentialed capacity to manage animal issues in disasters must be created in advance, in as thoughtful a manner as are all other response capabilities
Government’s Interest in Animals In DisastersGovernment’s Interest in Animals In Disasters
:• Government is responsible for the publics health & safety in
evacuations.
• Failure-to-Evacuate due to animal ownership is an acknowledged concern.
• Government now shares responsibility for evacuee-owned household pets in evacuations.
• While the primary concern is overwhelmingly about people,it is recognized that protecting pets helps protect people.
:• Government is responsible for the publics health & safety in
evacuations.
• Failure-to-Evacuate due to animal ownership is an acknowledged concern.
• Government now shares responsibility for evacuee-owned household pets in evacuations.
• While the primary concern is overwhelmingly about people,it is recognized that protecting pets helps protect people.
Magnitude of the ChallengeMagnitude of the Challenge
•59% Households Include Companion Animals
•Average of 2.6 Animals Per Pet-Owning Household
•If 10% of Evacuees Seek Public Shelter:50 Animals Per 100 Persons
Legal Requirements & Incentives
Pet Evacuation & Transportation StandardsAct of 2006
Post-Katrina Emergency Management ReformAct of 2006
State & Local Legislation:CT, CA, FL, HI, IL, LA, ME, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY,TX, VA, VT
Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act of 2006
“PETS” Act“PETS” Act
“the (FEMA) Director shall ensure that such (state & local) plans take into account the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency.”
“the (FEMA) Director shall ensure that such (state & local) plans take into account the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency.”
Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006
Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006
PKEMRAPKEMRA
“Authorizes the provision of rescue, care, shelter, and essential needs to individuals with household pets and service animals and to such animals.”
“Authorizes the provision of rescue, care, shelter, and essential needs to individuals with household pets and service animals and to such animals.”
Understanding ConnecticutUnderstanding Connecticut
Home Rule State
169 Municipalities & 2 Tribal Nations
No County Government
5 Preparedness Regions
Home Rule State
169 Municipalities & 2 Tribal Nations
No County Government
5 Preparedness Regions
Understanding ConnecticutUnderstanding Connecticut
After 1970After 1958
Connecticut Preparedness RegionsConnecticut Preparedness Regions
Voluntary !
Connecticut AuthorityConnecticut Authority
•Municipal Participation in Regional Collaboration Is Voluntary.
•Example: “CREPC”:
Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) represents 29 cities & towns.
CRCOG administers preparedness collaborationfor the Capitol Region Emergency Planning Committee(CREPC) which represents the 29 CRCOG cities &towns, plus 12 more.
•Municipal Participation in Regional Collaboration Is Voluntary.
•Example: “CREPC”:
Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) represents 29 cities & towns.
CRCOG administers preparedness collaborationfor the Capitol Region Emergency Planning Committee(CREPC) which represents the 29 CRCOG cities &towns, plus 12 more.
Connecticut Public Act 07-11Connecticut Public Act 07-11“An Act Concerning Evacuation of
Pets & Service Animals”“An Act Concerning Evacuation of
Pets & Service Animals”
Connecticut “Pets Act”Connecticut “Pets Act”
No town or city of the state shall be eligible for any state or federal benefits until such town or city has submitted
to the commissioner an emergency plan of operations which includes:
(i) measures to be taken in preparation for anticipated attack, major disaster or emergency, including
(ii) the nonmilitary evacuation of the civilian population, pets and service animals;
No town or city of the state shall be eligible for any state or federal benefits until such town or city has submitted
to the commissioner an emergency plan of operations which includes:
(i) measures to be taken in preparation for anticipated attack, major disaster or emergency, including
(ii) the nonmilitary evacuation of the civilian population, pets and service animals;
Connecticut Animal PlanningConnecticut Animal Planning
Companion Animals Regionally Addressed
Food Animals & Livestock Addressed by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture:
Lead Agency in Animal Disease Emergencies•Foreign animal diseases in cooperation with the
United States Department of Agriculture
•Zoonotic diseases in cooperation with theConnecticut Department of Public Health
Companion Animals Regionally Addressed
Food Animals & Livestock Addressed by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture:
Lead Agency in Animal Disease Emergencies•Foreign animal diseases in cooperation with the
United States Department of Agriculture
•Zoonotic diseases in cooperation with theConnecticut Department of Public Health
Companion Animal ResponsePublic-Private Partnership
Companion Animal ResponsePublic-Private Partnership
Animal Response Elements:What Resources? Why CERT?
• Credible Leadership
• Volunteer Responders
• “Insurable” Training & Credentialing
• Mission Specific Equipment
• Integrated Command Structure
The Veterinary Profession’s DutyThe Veterinary Profession’s Duty
• The late Calvin Schwabe, an internationally known veterinary epidemiologist, in his book “What Should A Veterinarian Do?”, argued that a veterinarian’s education conferred a broad responsibility to share our expertise with society.
• The late Calvin Schwabe, an internationally known veterinary epidemiologist, in his book “What Should A Veterinarian Do?”, argued that a veterinarian’s education conferred a broad responsibility to share our expertise with society.
Veterinarian’s OathVeterinarian’s Oath
• Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society throughthe protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
• I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.
• I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
• Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society throughthe protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
• I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.
• I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
Professional ResponsibilityProfessional Responsibility
Veterinary students are taught that “Professional Responsibility” refers both to the responsibility of the profession, as well as to the individual professional.
A sense of an obligation of service is inculcated throughout the veterinary curriculum
Leadership in animal welfare and public health are encouraged as the way to fulfill this collective responsibility.
Veterinary students are taught that “Professional Responsibility” refers both to the responsibility of the profession, as well as to the individual professional.
A sense of an obligation of service is inculcated throughout the veterinary curriculum
Leadership in animal welfare and public health are encouraged as the way to fulfill this collective responsibility.
Connecticut Veterinary Medical AssociationConnecticut Veterinary Medical Association
• Professional society of 630+ veterinarians.
• Represents >90 % of Connecticut’s practicing veterinarians.
• Primary functions include providing professional education, professional networking and subject matter expertise to individuals and organizations.
• Professional society of 630+ veterinarians.
• Represents >90 % of Connecticut’s practicing veterinarians.
• Primary functions include providing professional education, professional networking and subject matter expertise to individuals and organizations.
ConnecticutState Animal Response Team
Program
ConnecticutState Animal Response Team
Program• CVMA collaborates with state & local (regional) government, to sustain the Connecticut State Animal Response Team Program (CTSART).
• The CTSART program utilizes CERT as its fundamental organizational framework.
• CTSART is composed of five CERT’s, each operating as a Regional Animal Response Team.
• CVMA collaborates with state & local (regional) government, to sustain the Connecticut State Animal Response Team Program (CTSART).
• The CTSART program utilizes CERT as its fundamental organizational framework.
• CTSART is composed of five CERT’s, each operating as a Regional Animal Response Team.
Credible Leaders…Credible Leaders…
Preparedness Region 1Preparedness Region 1
Mr. Richard FournierDEMHS Region 1 Coordinator
Dr. Sheldon YessenowRegion 1 ART Team Leader
Preparedness Region 2Preparedness Region 2
Mr. Roy PiperDEMHS Region 2 Coordinator
Dr. Chris GargamelliRegion 2 ART Team Leader
Preparedness Region 3Preparedness Region 3
Mr. Thomas GavaghanDEMHS Region 3 Coordinator
Dr. Arnold L GoldmanRegion 3 ART Team Leader
Preparedness Region 4Preparedness Region 4
Mr. Anthony ScaloraDEMHS Region 4 Coordinator
Dr. Dennis ThibeaultRegion 4 ART Team Leader
Preparedness Region 5Preparedness Region 5
Mr. Robert KenneyDEMHS Region 5 Coordinator
Dr. Donna CobelliRegion 5 ART Team Leader
Volunteer Responders…Volunteer Responders…
Volunteer Responders
•Typical CERT Member Wants to Help In Any Way Able
•Many (59%) Own Animals Themselves And Intuitively Understand the Importance of the Issue
•Many CERT Members Willing To Add Animal Response to Their Local CERT Repertoire
•For Citizens Already Passionate About Animals, The Animal Response Mission Is What Attracts Them to CERT
Connecticut Municipal CERT’sConnecticut Municipal CERT’s
Volunteer RespondersMultiple Sources of Volunteers:
•Existing CERT’s
•First Responder Community
•Animal Control
•Veterinary Associations
•Veterinary Technicians & Assistants
•Dog & Cat Club Members
•Equine & Agriculture Organizations
•Animal Welfare Organizations
•Members of the Public
“Insurable” Training & Credentialing“Insurable” Training & Credentialing
• Connecticut Title 28 Defines the Legal Framework in Which Civilian Volunteers May Serve Government in Emergencies
• The Connecticut Attorney General in a July, 2006 finding, clarified for the Commissioner of the Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management that CERT qualifies as a Title 28-protected “Civilian Preparedness Force”
• Connecticut Title 28 Defines the Legal Framework in Which Civilian Volunteers May Serve Government in Emergencies
• The Connecticut Attorney General in a July, 2006 finding, clarified for the Commissioner of the Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management that CERT qualifies as a Title 28-protected “Civilian Preparedness Force”
Civilian Preparedness ForceCivilian Preparedness Force• “During training and participation in civil
preparedness activities, Title 28 provides compensation for death, disability or injury.”
• “Volunteers are immune from liability for actions taken in the course of their civil preparedness duties, except for willful misconduct.”
• Title 28 Protections apply to trained, credentialed CERT volunteers during further training, exercises or deployments, only when these activities are officially sanctioned.
• “During training and participation in civil preparedness activities, Title 28 provides compensation for death, disability or injury.”
• “Volunteers are immune from liability for actions taken in the course of their civil preparedness duties, except for willful misconduct.”
• Title 28 Protections apply to trained, credentialed CERT volunteers during further training, exercises or deployments, only when these activities are officially sanctioned.
Training…Training…
Training…
Basic CERT
Animal Behavior, Safe Handling & Restraint
Animal First Aid
Animal Agriculture / Animal Disease Overview
Bio-safety & HazMat / PPE Awareness
Mission Appropriate Equipment…Mission Appropriate Equipment…
Equine Response UnitEquine Response Unit
Dr. Peter ConservaLarge Animal Coordinator
Equine Response Unit
Basic Training for Municipal CERT’s, Community Groups, Municipal Fire Departments and Public Outreach
Integrated Command Structure
Integrated Command Structure
Mission…Mission…
Mission…Mission…
CTSART
EvacuationShelter
Co-located primary
evacuation shelters
Feeding / hygiene
Secondary shelters
Search & “Rescue”
Field Assessment Triage
Veterinary Services
Assessment
Request resources
Large animal response
ACO Authority &
Responsibility
Assist human rescue teams
Evacuate animals as workload permits
Triage veterinary
medical care
Facilitate transfer for
higher level care
OperationsOperationsOne Goal is to Minimize Labor Intensive & Hazardous “Rescue”
MRC-VC
CTSART CERT Summary
• A Credible, Flexible Programmatic Framework
• Integrates With State, County & Local All Hazards -- All Disciplines Planning & Response Mechanisms
• Utilizes the “Local Response is First & Best” Principle ofEmergency Management
• A Good Fit For Public-Private Animal Response Teams, as Common Training Ensures People-First Focus
•Utilizes Available Subject Matter Expertise in Leadership
More Information: www.ctsart.orgMake Contact at: [email protected] Information: www.ctsart.orgMake Contact at: [email protected]
Helping People By Helping With Their Animals