ANFS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Abandoned Pets, Major Disaster, Homeland Security
27 Nov 2016
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Natural and man-made disasters: major public concern, natural disasters: catastrophic events with atmospheric, geological, or hydrological origins. 1992 hurricane andrew (fl: served as a catalyst for talks bw the fed. Gov. and avma: andrew destroyed vet infrastructure and left thousands of animals dead or displaced, may, 1993: vet services were incorporated into fed response plan for disaster relief. Attempts to re-enter a dangerous site to save a pet. 10,000 animals were rescued during katrina by humane society, spca, + others. Emergency support function #11 (esf#11) ag and nat. resources: supports state, tribal, and local authorities, and other fed. Agencies in efforts during emergency responses: activated by the secretary of homeland security for federal responses, there are 5 primary functions. Ensure the safety and security of the commercial food supply. Provide for the safety and well-being of household pets. Protect natural and cultural resources, and historic properties (nhc)
