Preparing for the Next Disaster

 

1. Disaster Training - Animals

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

Overview: DART (Disaster Animal Response Training)

Volunteer information: Volunteer for the HSUS Disaster Animal Response Team

Training class schedule: Animal Disaster Response Training Dates for 2006

United Animal Nations (UAN)

Overview: EARS (Emergency Animal Rescue Service)

Volunteer information: Becoming an EARS Volunteer

Training class schedule: Volunteer Training Workshops: 2006

American Humane Association

Overview: Animal Emergency Services

Volunteer information: Animal Emergency Services Volunteers

Training class schedule: Animal Emergency Services Volunteer Training

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Independent Study Program

 

2. Disaster Training - General

American Red Cross - Locate and contact your local chapter

Introduction to Disaster Services Training (online overview course)

Training classes offered in local chapters:

 

3. Other resources

AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Animal health > Disaster preparedness series > Disaster training and meetings

Animal health > Disaster preparedness series > Saving the whole family

HSUS Disaster Planning Manual for Animals

Your Pet Needs You Even More When Disaster Strikes (American Humane)

Animal Disaster Preparedness Tips (United Animal Nations)

Pets and Disaster - Be Prepared (prepare.org - American Red Cross)

Pet First Aid (American Red Cross)

American Red Cross Chapters Offering Pet First Aid Courses

Barnyard Animal Rescue Plan (American Red Cross)

Google search results - "disaster preparedness for pets"