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Animals (domestic, livestock, and wild) are an integral part of the and
significantly impacts human safety, public health, mental health
Animals (domestic, livestock, and wild) are an integral part of the and
economic systems. In hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other
environment in which we live. Animal protection in disasters directly
disasters, people will risk their own lives and the lives of response
personnel in order to protect their animals. Also, previous incidents of
emerging infectious disease in animal populations have adversely
affected human populations and the economy. Such diseases include
Avian Flu, West Nile Virus, Mad Cow Disease, Eastern Equine
Encephalitis, Foot and Mouth, and Glanders.
Massachusetts has addressed those challenges through the formation
of SMART. SMART is a coordinated network of organizations,
agencies and individuals who are committed to responding to the
needs of the animal population in disaster situations. This is part of an
overall effort to provide a timely and effective response to any
intentional or unintentional emergency involving animals resulting from
bioterrorism, agriterrorism, emerging infectious disease, man-made or
natural events.
Besides being a disaster response team, SMART also helps by:
significantly impacts human safety, public health, mental health
Animals (domestic, livestock, and wild) are an integral part of the and
economic systems. In hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other
environment in which we live. Animal protection in disasters directly
disasters, people will risk their own lives and the lives of response
personnel in order to protect their animals. Also, previous incidents of
emerging infectious disease in animal populations have adversely
affected human populations and the economy. Such diseases include
Avian Flu, West Nile Virus, Mad Cow Disease, Eastern Equine
Encephalitis, Foot and Mouth, and Glanders.
Massachusetts has addressed those challenges through the formation
of SMART. SMART is a coordinated network of organizations,
agencies and individuals who are committed to responding to the
needs of the animal population in disaster situations. This is part of an
overall effort to provide a timely and effective response to any
intentional or unintentional emergency involving animals resulting from
bioterrorism, agriterrorism, emerging infectious disease, man-made or
natural events.
Besides being a disaster response team, SMART also helps by:
- playing a crucial role in helping local communities develop their
own local animal disaster plans
- offering pet first aid classes to the public
- educating the public on animals in disasters by offering courses
and free publications
Who we help
Reuniting owners with their
pets is one of the many things
SMARTcan do during a
disaster.
pets is one of the many things
SMARTcan do during a
disaster.
Disasters & SMART
| Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has some great information on the Rhode Island disaster plan for animals. Please visit their sites at: www.dem.ri.gov/topics/erp/6_8.pdf www.dem.ri.gov/animals/help_eac.h tm It's Hot Outside! Please protect your pets from the heat! Click HERE To Help Keep Pets Safe Hurricanes Affecting Massachusetts? YES, it can happen... Click HERE To Learn More The CDC has put on information on how to stay safe around dogs during a disaster. Please click HERE to be redirected to their website. Are you an older person? Click HERE for an informational video from the Department Homeland Security on how you can protect yourself. Are you disabled/special needs? Click HERE for an informational video from the Department Homeland Security on how you can protect yourself. Have a horse and want to be prepared for disasters? Click HERE. Download a SMART brochure. Smart Brochure |
YOU GO THEY GO!!
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