Community Animal Response Team/State Animal Response Team Informational and Training Resources

Specifically for Veterinary Practices:

• http://www.avma.org/disaster/default.asp
• http://www.lsart.org/site/view/62016_Home.pml (section entitled "Veterinarians")
• http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/flood_Recovery/default.htm (Flood resources for veterinary hospitals)

CART member requirements:

Required:

• IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
• IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-5.A: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
• Adult CPR training (to be renewed annually)
• Standard First Aid
• Review of Medical Reserve Corps 101
• Review of The National Response Framework's Introduction section
• Review of Emergency Support Function 11

Recommended:

• IS-10: Animals in Disaster, Module A: Awareness and Preparedness
• IS-11: Animals in Disaster, Module B: Community Planning
• Pet First Aid

Most courses are available online via the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Independent Study Program which can be accessed via the address below www.fema.gov/about/training/emergency.shtm

Virginia SART homepage: http://www.virginiasart.org/