Download - All Creatures in Catastrophe
People refused to leave their pets
600,000 pets either died or abandoned
Coastal zoos and aquariums damaged and collections lost
Once upon a time there was a hurricane named Katrina...
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
27%
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36%
56%
75%
23%
31%
Evacuation in a Hurricane
Top reasons for not evacuating (among those who said they would/might stay in the area)
Worried possessions would be stolen/damaged
Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, June 18-July 10, 2007. *Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, July 5-11, 2006.
Home is well-built/will be safe at home
Think roads will be too crowded
Think evacuating would be dangerous
Would not evacuate 2007
Would not evacuate 2006*
Would not want to leave pet
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
27%
33%
36%
56%
75%
23%
31%
Evacuation in a Hurricane
Top reasons for not evacuating (among those who said they would/might stay in the area)
Worried possessions would be stolen/damaged
Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, June 18-July 10, 2007. *Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, July 5-11, 2006.
Home is well-built/will be safe at home
Think roads will be too crowded
Think evacuating would be dangerous
Would not evacuate 2007
Would not evacuate 2006*
Would not want to leave pet
The Human Animal Bond: Survey Says...
APMA, AVMA, AHA
The Human Animal Bond: Survey Says...
46.9% Pet is FAMILY
APMA, AVMA, AHA
47% wont leave their pets
The Human Animal Bond: Survey Says...
46.9% Pet is FAMILY
APMA, AVMA, AHA
Pre-Katrina recommendation: Leave pets with three days of food and
water.
Pre-Katrina recommendation: Leave pets with three days of food and
water.
Snowball, Katrina, and the PETS Act
The dog was taken away from this little boy, and to watch his face was a singularly revealing and tragic experience. This legislation was born at that moment.
-- Rep Tom Lantos (D-CA)
Support states
Disaster preparednessEvacuation
Shelter plans
The PETS ActPets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act
Support states
Disaster preparednessEvacuation
Shelter plans
The PETS ActPets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act
Humans
Household pets
Service animals
All Creatures in CatastropheHow Your Tax Dollars Go Towards Rescue and Shelter of
Wild and Captive Animals During an Emergency
Jeleen Briscoe, VMD, DABVP (Avian)USDA APHIS Animal Care Program
Jereme Altendorf, CHHMUS Coast Guard National Strike Force
Fringe
Scientists Academia
Interest Groups
Media
Public
Politicians
Emergence Trigger Event
Crisis/Public Positioning
Resolution
Publicity Exposure and
who is involved
Phase
Time Anticipatory Crisis
Best opportunity to Save Resources
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Time
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & GambleCourtesy of Don Butler
The Paradigm Shift
Fringe
Scientists Academia
Interest Groups
Media
Public
Politicians
Emergence Trigger Event
Crisis/Public Positioning
Resolution
Publicity Exposure and
who is involved
Phase
Time Anticipatory Crisis
Best opportunity to Save Resources
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Time
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & GambleCourtesy of Don Butler
The Paradigm Shift
October 19, 2011
“No person shall by any means acquire a dangerous exotic animal”
“Dangerous exotic animal means...large cat, nonhuman primate, constricting snake, venomous snake, any other animal designated by chief in rules…”
October 22, 2011
Support states
Disaster preparednessEvacuation
Shelter plans
The PETS ActPets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act
Humans
Household pets
Service animals
“Household Pet”A domesticated pet, such as a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, rodent, or turtle that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes and can travel in commercial carriers and be housed in temporary facilities. Household pets do not include reptiles (with the exception of turtles), amphibians, fish, insects/arachnids, farm animals (including horses), and animals kept for racing purposes.
State & Local ResponseVeterinary Emergency Managers
HELP!
Other StatesEmergency Management
Assistance Compact
Federal GovernmentPresidential Declaration (Stafford Act)
Federal Emergency Management Association
Personnel overwhelmedResources dwindleProlonged response
Nation’s approach to all-hazards response
Key response principlesRoles
Organizational structure
National Response Framework
National Response Framework
National Incident Management System
National Incident Management System Incident Command System
Unified CommandParticipantsMay Include:
Local Official(s)State Official(s)
Federal Official(s)Responsible Party Representative(s)
SafetyLiaison
Information
Operations Finance and AdministrationLogisticsPlanning
Federal Response
National Response Framework
Tribal Relations
Cyber Incident
Food and Agriculture Incident
Terrorism Incident Law Enforcement and
Investigation
Biological Incident
Nuclear/Radiological Incident
Volunteer and Donations Management
ESF #10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials
Response
ESF # 9 –Search and Rescue
ESF #8 – Public Health & Medical Services
Public Affairs
Private-Sector and Nongovernmental
ESF #7 –Logistics Management & Resource
Support
ESF #15 – External Affairs
ESF #6 – Mass Care, Housing & Human
Services
ESF #5 – Emergency Management
ESF #4 - Firefighting
ESF #3 – Public Works and Engineering
ESF #2 –Telecommunications
ESF #1 - Transportation
ESF #14 – Long-Term Community Recovery
ESF #13 – Public Safety and Security
ESF #12 - Energy
ESF #11 –Agriculture and Natural Resources
Private-Sector Coordination
Financial Management
Worker Safety and Health
Support Annexes
Emergency Support Function Annexes
State Response
Local Government Response
Partner Guides
Base Plan
International Coordination
Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
Catastrophic Incident
Incident Annexes
Emergency Support Functions
ESF#6: Mass care and emergency services - including pets
ESF#8: Veterinary medical support
ESF#11: Safety and well-being of pets, ensuring a coordinated Federal response
Emergency Support Functions
Two regional teams of veterinary personnel that will:
Assist States with planning and preparedness
Staff ESF #11 position at Unified Incident Command Post, and/or State desks
PETS Act and USDAAnimal Plant Health Inspection Service
Animal Care Emergency Programs
USDA-APHIS OrganizationSecretary of Agriculture
Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Agricultural Marketing Service Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration
Biotechnology Regulatory Services International Services
Plant Protection and Quarantine Veterinary Services
Wildlife Services Animal Care
What Animal Care is NOT
What Animal Care is NOT
What Animal Care is NOT
What Animal Care is NOT
What Animal Care is NOT
Animal Care Mission
Animal Welfare ActHorse Protection Act
Pets Mission Emergency Response
Animal Welfare Act
Federal law Minimum standardsCare and treatment
Covered animals
Horse Protection Act• Prohibits owners and trainers from showing,
exhibiting, or selling sored horses.• Prohibits drivers from transporting sored horses
to compete in shows
Emergency Response for Pets
What are the four phases of emergency management?
ResponseRecoveryMitigation
Preparedness
Brooke Buddemeier, Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryLA County Public Health Conference 2010
Brooke Buddemeier, Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryLA County Public Health Conference 2010
On average:0.67 pets per person in
the typical U.S. community
25,000 people16,750 pets
25,000 people16,750 pets
145,000 people97,150 pets
25,000 people16,750 pets
145,000 people97,150 pets
850,000 people569,500 pets
25,000 people16,750 pets
145,000 people97,150 pets
850,000 people569,500 pets
300,000 people201,000 pets
The Past
The
Future
Federal partnerships
National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs Collaboration (NASAAEP): Best Practices Working
Groups
National Animal Rescue and Shelter Coalition
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Contingency Plan Docket
PETS Multi-Agency Coordination
APHIS Animal Care and Preparedness
Federal PartnershipsFederal Animal Emergency Working Group
FEMA
� Statutory authority (Stafford Act)
�Resources
USDA / APHIS / Animal Care
� Federal government’s subject matter experts on animal welfare
� Staff of veterinarians and VHT’s� Program Response Team
Department of Interior (USFWS)
HHS – Veterinary Resources (NVRT, VMRC)
WHEN? Identify situations that would trigger a contingency plan
WHAT?Outline specific tasks required in emergencies
WHO?Identify a chain of command
HOW?Address response and recover in terms of materials, resources
and training
AWA Contingency Plans: Four Criteria
NASAAEP BPWG CollaborationNational Alliance of State Animal and Agriculture Emergency Programs
Best Practice Working Groups
Animal Search & RescueEvacuation & TransportationEmergency Animal Sheltering
Disaster Veterinary CareAnimal Decontamination
Planning & Resource ManagementPreparedness & Community Outreach
Training
AI and Public Health
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• Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago --> UMN• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo --> Cornell• Sacramento Zoo --> UC Davis
USDA Zoo Animal Health Network AI Surveillance Project
ZBPWG Contingency Guide Roadmap
State vs federal emergency response
Involve local stakeholders
Risk assessment
Flexible and scalable
Cross training and role definition
http://www.zooanimalhealthnetwork.org/ZooBest.aspx
National Animal Rescue and Shelter Coalition
American Humane AssociationASPCA
Best Friends Animal SocietyCode 3 Associations
International Fund for Animal WelfareNational Animal Control Association
RedRover (UAN)Associate: AVMA
Affiliates: Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, American Red Cross, NASAAEP, PetFinder.com Foundation, American
Veterinary Medical Foundation
APHIS Emergency Operations Center
Pets Multi-Agency Coordination Unit
Fringe
Scientists Academia
Interest Groups
Media
Public
Politicians
Emergence Trigger Event
Crisis/Public Positioning
Resolution
Publicity Exposure and
who is involved
Phase
Time Anticipatory Crisis
Best opportunity to Save Resources
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Time
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & GambleCourtesy of Don Butler
The Paradigm Shift
Fringe
Scientists Academia
Interest Groups
Media
Public
Politicians
Emergence Trigger Event
Crisis/Public Positioning
Resolution
Publicity Exposure and
who is involved
Phase
Time Anticipatory Crisis
Best opportunity to Save Resources
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Time
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah Anderson, Procter & GambleCourtesy of Don Butler
The Paradigm Shift
National Response
Framework
National Response
system
National Response
Framework
National Response
system
Clean Water ActSuperfund
No Presidential Declaration required
THE COMPANY PAYS
Emergency Support FunctionsPresidential Declaration
requiredTHE GOVERNMENT PAYS
The National Response System
Local, regional, and national
Oil and hazardous materials emergencies
The National Response System
Federal Response
National Response Framework
Tribal Relations
Cyber Incident
Food and Agriculture Incident
Terrorism Incident Law Enforcement and
Investigation
Biological Incident
Nuclear/Radiological Incident
Volunteer and Donations Management
ESF #10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials
Response
ESF # 9 –Search and Rescue
ESF #8 – Public Health & Medical Services
Public Affairs
Private-Sector and Nongovernmental
ESF #7 –Logistics Management & Resource
Support
ESF #15 – External Affairs
ESF #6 – Mass Care, Housing & Human Services
ESF #5 – Emergency Management
ESF #4 - Firefighting
ESF #3 – Public Works and Engineering
ESF #2 –Telecommunications
ESF #1 - Transportation
ESF #14 – Long-Term Community Recovery
ESF #13 – Public Safety and Security
ESF #12 - Energy
ESF #11 –Agriculture and Natural Resources
Private-Sector Coordination
Financial Management
Worker Safety and Health
Support Annexes
Emergency Support Function Annexes
State Response
Local Government Response
Partner Guides
Base Plan
International Coordination
Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
Catastrophic Incident
Incident Annexes
Emergency Support Functions
Notification and Decisions
Natural Resource Trustees
National Response Framework
Restore natural resources and servicesScientific natural resource damage assessments
Engage responsible parties: regulation, settlement, or litigation
Natural Resource Trustees
Restore natural resources and servicesScientific natural resource damage assessments
Engage responsible parties: regulation, settlement, or litigation
Natural Resource Trustees
UC Davis Wildlife Health Center
Readiness
Response
Research
Reaching Out
www.owcn.org
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research
Rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, and oiled native wild birds
Goal: healthy birds to their natural environment
Compassionate care, humane research, and education
www.tristatebird.org
ConclusionAll emergencies start locally
Federal emergency disaster response: FEMA
Federal hazardous & oil emergencies: EPA and USCG
Partnerships and mutual understanding
Pets mission & protection of natural resources
ConclusionAll emergencies start locally
Federal emergency disaster response: FEMA
Federal hazardous & oil emergencies: EPA and USCG
Partnerships and mutual understanding
Pets mission & protection of natural resourcesIt takes a village
ConclusionAll emergencies start locally
Federal emergency disaster response: FEMA
Federal hazardous & oil emergencies: EPA and USCG
Partnerships and mutual understanding
Pets mission & protection of natural resourcesIt takes a village
… AND Veterinarians