Presented to veterinary students attending the 2012 Special Species Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, this talk provides an overview of federal emergency response efforts specific to animals.
1. Once upon a time there was a
hurricane named Katrina...
People refused to leave their pets
600,000 pets either died or abandoned
Coastal zoos and aquariums damaged and collections
lost
2. Evacuation in a Hurricane
Would not evacuate 2007
Would not evacuate 2006*
31%
23%
Top reasons for not evacuating
(among those who said they would/might stay in the area)
75%
Home is well-built/will be safe at home
56%
Think roads will be too crowded
36%
Think evacuating would be dangerous
33%
Worried possessions would be
stolen/damaged
Would not want to leave pet
0%
27%
20%
40%
60%
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.
80%
3. Evacuation in a Hurricane
Would not evacuate 2007
Would not evacuate 2006*
31%
23%
Top reasons for not evacuating
(among those who said they would/might stay in the area)
75%
Home is well-built/will be safe at home
56%
Think roads will be too crowded
36%
Think evacuating would be dangerous
33%
Worried possessions would be
stolen/damaged
Would not want to leave pet
0%
27%
20%
40%
60%
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.
80%
9. 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)
10. The PETS Act
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act
Support states
Disaster preparedness
Evacuation
Shelter plans
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12. All Creatures in Catastrophe
How 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, CHHM
US Coast Guard National Strike Force
13. The Paradigm Shift
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Politicians
Publicity
Exposure and
who is involved
Public
Media
Fringe
Phase
Interest
Scientists Groups
Academia
Emergence
Best opportunity to Save Resources
Time
Trigger
Event
Anticipatory
Crisis/Public
Positioning
Resolution
Crisis
Time
Courtesy of Don Butler
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah
Anderson, Procter & Gamble
14. The Paradigm Shift
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Politicians
Publicity
Exposure and
who is involved
Public
Media
Fringe
Phase
Interest
Scientists Groups
Academia
Emergence
Best opportunity to Save Resources
Time
Trigger
Event
Anticipatory
Crisis/Public
Positioning
Resolution
Crisis
Time
Courtesy of Don Butler
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah
Anderson, Procter & Gamble
17. October 22, 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…”
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19. “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.
20. State & Local Response
Veterinary Emergency Managers
Personnel overwhelmed
Resources dwindle
Prolonged response
HELP!
Other States
Emergency Management
Assistance Compact
Federal Government
Presidential Declaration (Stafford Act)
Federal Emergency Management
Association
23. National Incident Management System
Incident Command System
Unified Command
Participants
May Include:
Local Official(s)
State Official(s)
Federal Official(s)
Responsible Party Representative(s)
Information
Safety
Liaison
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance and Administration
24.
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27. National Response Framework
ESF #5 – Emergency
Management
Base Plan
ESF #10 – Oil and
Hazardous Materials
Response
ESF #4 - Firefighting
ESF # 9 –Search and Rescue
ESF #3 – Public Works and
Engineering
ESF #2 –
Telecommunications
ESF #1 - Transportation
Emergency Support
Function Annexes
ESF #8 – Public Health &
Medical Services
ESF #7 –Logistics
Management & Resource
Support
ESF #6 – Mass Care,
Housing & Human
Services
ESF #15 – External Affairs
ESF #14 – Long-Term
Community Recovery
ESF #13 – Public Safety and
Security
ESF #12 - Energy
ESF #11 –Agriculture and
Natural Resources
Emergency Support Functions
Cyber Incident
Food and Agriculture
Incident
Public Affairs
Tribal Relations
Biological Incident
Private-Sector Coordination
Financial Management
Worker Safety and Health
Support Annexes
Terrorism Incident Law
Enforcement and
Investigation
Volunteer and Donations
Management
International Coordination
Nuclear/Radiological
Incident
Catastrophic Incident
Critical Infrastructure and
Key Resources
Incident Annexes
Federal Response
Private-Sector and
Nongovernmental
State Response
Local Government
Response
Partner Guides
28. 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
29. PETS Act and USDA
Animal Plant Health Inspection Service
Animal Care Emergency Programs
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
30. USDA-APHIS Organization
Secretary 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
38. Horse Protection Act
• Prohibits owners and trainers from showing,
exhibiting, or selling sored horses.
• Prohibits drivers from transporting sored horses
to compete in shows
51. APHIS Animal Care and Preparedness
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
52. Federal Partnerships
Federal 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)
53. AWA Contingency Plans: Four Criteria
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
54. NASAAEP BPWG Collaboration
National Alliance of State Animal and Agriculture Emergency Programs
Best Practice Working Groups
Animal Search & Rescue
Evacuation & Transportation
Emergency Animal Sheltering
Disaster Veterinary Care
Animal Decontamination
Planning & Resource Management
Preparedness & Community Outreach
Training
58. USDA Zoo Animal Health Network AI
Surveillance Project
• Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago --> UMN
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo --> Cornell
• Sacramento Zoo --> UC Davis
59. 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
60. National Animal Rescue and Shelter
Coalition
American Humane Association
ASPCA
Best Friends Animal Society
Code 3 Associations
International Fund for Animal Welfare
National Animal Control Association
RedRover (UAN)
Associate: AVMA
Affiliates: Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, American
Red Cross, NASAAEP, PetFinder.com Foundation, American
Veterinary Medical Foundation
65. The Paradigm Shift
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Politicians
Publicity
Exposure and
who is involved
Public
Media
Fringe
Phase
Interest
Scientists Groups
Academia
Emergence
Best opportunity to Save Resources
Time
Trigger
Event
Anticipatory
Crisis/Public
Positioning
Resolution
Crisis
Time
Courtesy of Don Butler
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah
Anderson, Procter & Gamble
66. The Paradigm Shift
The General Life Cycle of an Issue
Politicians
Publicity
Exposure and
who is involved
Public
Media
Fringe
Phase
Interest
Scientists Groups
Academia
Emergence
Best opportunity to Save Resources
Time
Trigger
Event
Anticipatory
Crisis/Public
Positioning
Resolution
Crisis
Time
Courtesy of Don Butler
Source: Corporate Environmental Strategy, Autumn, 1997, Deborah
Anderson, Procter & Gamble
74. National Response Framework
ESF #5 – Emergency
Management
Base Plan
ESF #10 – Oil and
Hazardous Materials
Response
ESF #4 - Firefighting
ESF # 9 –Search and Rescue
ESF #3 – Public Works and
Engineering
ESF #2 –
Telecommunications
ESF #1 - Transportation
Emergency Support
Function Annexes
ESF #8 – Public Health &
Medical Services
ESF #7 –Logistics
Management & Resource
Support
ESF #6 – Mass Care,
Housing & Human Services
ESF #15 – External Affairs
ESF #14 – Long-Term
Community Recovery
ESF #13 – Public Safety and
Security
ESF #12 - Energy
ESF #11 –Agriculture and
Natural Resources
Emergency Support Functions
Cyber Incident
Food and Agriculture
Incident
Public Affairs
Tribal Relations
Biological Incident
Private-Sector Coordination
Financial Management
Worker Safety and Health
Support Annexes
Terrorism Incident Law
Enforcement and
Investigation
Volunteer and Donations
Management
International Coordination
Nuclear/Radiological
Incident
Catastrophic Incident
Critical Infrastructure and
Key Resources
Incident Annexes
Federal Response
Private-Sector and
Nongovernmental
State Response
Local Government
Response
Partner Guides
78. UC Davis Wildlife Health Center
Readiness
Response
Research
Reaching Out
www.owcn.org
79. 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
80. Conclusion
All 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
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