cert animal response i & ii

CERT Animal Response I & II

CERT Animal Response I

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Module I Purpose

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

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Animal-Related Emergency Functions

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Disaster Planning for Your Animals

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• 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

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• What types of disasters could occur in your community? Natural Technological Terrorist

• How could a disaster affect your animals?

Identifying Potential Hazards

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

http://www.ready.gov/

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What do these animals have in common?

Grouping Animals

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Characteristics of Predator Animals

Vision Feet Teeth Instincts

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What do these animals have in common?

Grouping Animals

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Characteristics of Prey Animals

Vision Feet Teeth Instincts

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• Domesticated animals may revert to instinctive behavior

• Predator animals may chase and attack• Prey animals may run or hide

Animal Domestication

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Increasing Aggression

Dog Facial Expressions

Increasing Fear

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Dog Body Language

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Dog Body Language (cont’d)

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Cat Body Language

Confident

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Cat Body Language (cont’d)

Relaxed

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Anxious

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Distance Increasing

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Defensive Aggression

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Cat Facial Expressions

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Cat Tail Expressions

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Identifying Animal Behavior

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Identifying Animal Behavior (cont’d)

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• In this module, we reviewed: Animal-Related Emergency Management

Functions Preparedness for Your Animals General Animal Behavior

Module I Summary

CERT Animal Response II

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Module II Purpose

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

• This topic will cover: Encountering Animals Zoonotic Disease Transmission Injuries Caused by Animals Psychological Self-Care


CERT Responder Safety with Animals

Responders’ Safety Priorities

Always remember the responder’s safety priorities:

1. Yourself2. Your teammates and bystanders3. The subject

CERT Tools for Leadership Success

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Size up the situation1. Look for presence of owner2. Look for evidence of animals3. Consider local environment4. Be prepared for illegal animal activity5. Perform damage assessment

Encountering Animals


1. Look for Presence of the Owner


2. Look for Evidence of Animals


3. Consider the Local Environment


4. Be Prepared for Illegal Animal Activity


5. Perform Damage Assessment


• 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

Approaching an Unknown Dog


•Try gaining dog’s confidence•Try to contain dog•Consider size of your team•Know your limitations

Approaching an Unknown Dog (cont’d)


• Say “Sit” firmly but not loudly

• Hold your hand in a “Stop” gesture

The “Sit” Command


• In the event of any dog attack, call 911 immediately

• Use basic commands• Put object or distance between yourself and dog• Back away; do not run away• If you fall, curl up and cover your head• Do not scream or yell• If dog latches on, protect your face

If a Dog Attacks


Injuries Caused by Animals

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• Working with animals can be emotional

• Responders may be affected by emotions of animal owners

• Do not push yourself beyond your physical & psychological limits

• Animals can also reduce stress

• See CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Disaster Psychology


Psychological Self-Care

• This topic will cover: Cleaning and Disinfection General Animal Care Animal Handling Caring for Injured Animals Communicating with Animal Owners Animal Identification and Documentation


Knowledge and Skills Needed for CERT Functions Involving Animals

• Debris and organic material MUST be removed as soon as possible

• Clean with soap and water• Apply a suitable disinfectant


Cleaning and Disinfection

• Follow nutritional and environmental requirements

• Not feeding animal is better than feeding wrong food; do not overfeed

• All animals need constant access to clean and potable water

• Store feed where animals can’t access


General Animal Care

For non-aggressive dogs: • Avoid prolonged direct eye contact• Use a soft voice; keep your energy level low• Approach dog with your body turned sideways • Move toward the dog slowly• Use a slip leash to control the dog• Do not loom over dog• Do not grab dog by collar


Animal Handling: Dogs

• For frightened dogs: Seek assistance unless you are

experienced Don’t approach unless others can assist

you; always use “buddy system” Move slowly and try to get dog to come to

you When secure, towel over dog’s head can be

calming• Aggressive dogs: Call animal control or law

enforcement


Animal Handling: Dogs (cont’d)

• Use only if dog is not aggressive

• If given time, some dogs may calm down

• Keep dog calm as you slip on leash

• Slip leashes are best• Improvise with rope,

belt or twine


Dog Restraints: Leashes


Dog Restraints: Muzzles

Dog Restraints: Standing

1. Place arm under dog’s neck and other arm behind rear legs

2. Pull dog’s head snugly against your shoulder


Dog Restraints: Lateral



Carrying Dogs

• Make sure dog crates are adequate size• Allow only one dog per crate• Clean and disinfect crates between animals• If not in cage, leash or tether dog inside

vehicle• Control climate within vehicle• Keeping dogs in stationary vehicles in hot

weather can result in death


Transporting Dogs

Approaching Cats• Speak slowly

and softly• Approach with

your side facing cat

• Move slowly• Work with a

partner


Animal Handling: Cats

Out-of-Control Cats• Back off and allow cat to calm down • Use double thick or armored gloves and

eye protection• Attempt capture with fishing nets,

blankets, or traps• If possible, let professional animal

handlers do the job


Animal Handling: Cats (cont’d)

• Have owner present if possible• Always wear heavy gloves• Use towels to lift and carry• Tap on cat food can to get cat to come to you• Use as little restraint as needed• Cats may be frightened by unexpected stimuli• Cats become defensive easily• Place cats in carriers for transporting


Transporting Cats


Transporting Cats

Caring for Injured Animals

• Act within framework of CERT training• Perform sizeup• Be careful: Stressed animal may bite, scratch,

kick, or attack• Restrain appropriately• If unable to restrain, do not attempt first aid• If possible, transport animal for professional

help



• Understand psychological strain on pet owners

• Refer to CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Disaster Psychology

• Don’t underestimate human-animal bond

• Provide emotional support for animal owners

Communicating with Animal Owners


• Animals can be identified with: Tags Microchips Tattoos Ear tags Collars Bands on birds Branding on livestock

• Some communities may have system for identifying dangerous animals

Animal Identification


In this module, we reviewed:• Your role as a CERT member in functions

involving animals• Protecting your safety when dealing with

animals• Knowledge and skills you will need for

CERT functions involving animals

Module II Summary

cert animal response i & ii

Documents

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exotic animals

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animalrelated emergencies