CERT Animal Response I & II

CERT Animal Response I & II

CERT Animal Response I

Module I Purpose Animal Response I The purpose of this module is to teach CERT members emergency preparedness for animal owners and how to recognize specific animal behaviors.

Animal-Related Emergency Functions Animal Response

Disaster Planning for Your Animals Animal Response

Animal owners should prepare by: Identifying potential hazards Mitigating the impact of hazards Creating a disaster plan Assembling disaster supplies Participating in training and exercises Knowing your community’s disaster response plan Preparing for a Disaster Animal Response

What types of disasters could occur in your community? Natural Technological Terrorist How could a disaster affect your animals? Identifying Potential Hazards Animal Response

Reducing the impact of disasters Making changes that protect properties or facilities Examples: Encourage animal facilities to relocate out of disaster-prone areas Encourage owners and animal facilities to have emergency plans, including evacuation plans Mitigating the Impact of Hazards Animal Response

Preparing to Evacuate Your Animal Preparing to Stay at Home With Animals During a Disaster Animal Care After a Disaster Preparations for Livestock Special Considerations for Exotic Animals Creating a Disaster Plan for Animals Animal Response

Establish an out-of-area contact Identify where you will stay if evacuated Plan your evacuation routes Update vaccinations and ID tags Get a crate or carrier for each pet; train dogs to use it Preparing to Evacuate Your Pet/Service Animal Animal Response

Preparing to Evacuate Your Pet/Service Animal • Gather evacuation supplies; include vaccination certs & pictures of you with your animals • Make a plan for evacuating without your pet (last resort!) – if it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for your animals Animal Response

Bring pets inside Have newspaper on hand Be aware that animals may isolate themselves if afraid Separate dogs and cats Separate smaller pets away from cats and dogs Preparing to Stay at Home with Animals Animal Response

Animal behavior may change after a disaster Leash pets for the first few days Displaced wildlife may pose a threat to pets Downed power lines are another hazard Caring for Animals After a Disaster Animal Response

Download a supply list from www.ready.gov Have enough basic supplies for every individual and pet to survive for at least 7 days Evacuation checklist Shelter-in-place checklist Post information for emergency personnel on your property Assembling a Disaster Supply Kit Animal Response

What do these animals have in common? Grouping Animals Animal Response

Characteristics of Predator Animals Feet Teeth Instincts Vision Animal Response

What do these animals have in common? Grouping Animals Animal Response

Characteristics of Prey Animals Vision Feet Teeth Instincts Animal Response

Domesticated animals may revert to instinctive behavior Predator animals may chase and attack Prey animals may run or hide Animal Domestication Animal Response

Increasing Aggression Dog Facial Expressions Increasing Fear Animal Response

Dog Body Language Animal Response

Dog Body Language (cont’d) Animal Response

Cat Body Language Confident Animal Response

Cat Body Language (cont’d) Relaxed Animal Response

Cat Body Language (cont’d) Anxious Animal Response

Cat Body Language (cont’d) Distance Increasing Animal Response

Cat Body Language (cont’d) Defensive Aggression Animal Response

Cat Facial Expressions Animal Response

Cat Tail Expressions Animal Response

Identifying Animal Behavior Animal Response

Identifying Animal Behavior (cont’d) Animal Response

In this module, we reviewed: Animal-Related Emergency Management Functions Preparedness for Your Animals General Animal Behavior Module I Summary Animal Response

CERT Animal Response II

Module II Purpose CERT Animal Response II The purpose of this module is to ensure that CERT members can respond safely and appropriately in emergency events involving animals.

CERT Responder Safety with Animals • This topic will cover: • Encountering Animals • Zoonotic Disease Transmission • Injuries Caused by Animals • Psychological Self-Care CERT Animal Response II

Responders’ Safety Priorities Always remember the responder’s safety priorities: • Yourself • Your teammates and bystanders • The subject CERT Tools for Leadership Success

Encountering Animals Size up the situation • Look for presence of owner • Look for evidence of animals • Consider local environment • Be prepared for illegal animal activity • Perform damage assessment CERT Animal Response II

1. Look for Presence of the Owner CERT Animal Response II

2. Look for Evidence of Animals CERT Animal Response II

3. Consider the Local Environment CERT Animal Response II

4. Be Prepared for Illegal Animal Activity CERT Animal Response II

5. Perform Damage Assessment CERT Animal Response II

Approaching an Unknown Dog Expect the unexpected Do not let dog block your escape Do not show fear Maintain relaxed posture; keep energy level low Control environment if possible Avoid direct eye contact Do not get near dog’s face CERT Animal Response II

Approaching an Unknown Dog (cont’d) • Try gaining dog’s confidence • Try to contain dog • Consider size of your team • Know your limitations CERT Animal Response II

CERT Animal Response I & II