IS-11.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning

True or False- pet owners may refuse to evacuate if they cannot take their pets with them is a potential problem during disasters that may stem from people's affection for their animals.

True

True or False- families may spend too much on animal supplies during a disaster is a potential problem during disasters that may stem from people's affection for their animals.

False

True or False- people may risk their own safety trying to save an animal is a potential problem during disasters that may stem from people's affection for their animals.

True

True or False- residents may try to return to unsafe areas if they left their animals behind is a potential problem during disasters that may stem from people's affection for their animals.

True

According to survey results, what percentage of pet owners consider their pets to be their family members?

about 50%

True or False- Emergency planners should assume that pets will remain with their owners in public shelters.

False

True or False-Providing care for household pets, service animals, and livestock during disasters does not impact the safety and care of humans.

False

True or False- The care of household pets, service animals, and livestock in disasters should take precedence over the care of people.

False

True or False- In disasters, consideration has to be given to avoiding unnecessary exposure to animals by persons with animal allergies or phobias.

True

True or False- The best disaster preparedness starts with individual protection and safety.

True

True or False- The U.S. animal agriculture industry generates nearly $125 billion each year.

True

True or False- Traditional concerns involving animals in disasters include the spoilage of the human food and water supply.

True

The importance of animal ownership in the United States is evidenced by...

Increased revenue of the pet industry

Who is most qualified to identify common hazards and threats in your community?

People with local expertise

What does the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS) do?

Ensures that State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals.

What are mutual aid and assistance agreements?

Provide a means for jurisdictions to provide resources and other support to each other during an incident.

True or False- An emergency operations plan provides a systematic way of responding to an emergency situation.

True

True or False- Local resources that can help in plan development include veterinarians, humane organizations, and pet suppliers.

True

True or False- Response to a crisis should always rely on the highest level of government.

False

True or False-According to Federal planning guidance, all local emergency operations plans must be organized in the functional format.

False, consistent format

True or False- Emergency managers are the most qualified to develop standard operating procedures for the care of animals in disasters.

False

True or False- Appendices to an EOP may contain details, methods, and technical information that are unique to the specific hazards likely to pose a threat to the community.

True

True or False- based on facts or valid assumptions are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan

True

True or False- Includes a community resource inventory are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan

True

True or False- Uses technical language and agency-specific jargon are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan

False

True or False- avoids duplication and conflicts in tasks are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan

True

The best way to test an emergency operations plan is to...

Exercise the plan using a variety of techniques

In planning for animal care in all types of hazards, five planning steps are recommended. What are they?

1-Work with joint planning teams
2-Assess local hazards and threats
3-Identify animal issues
4- Develop an animal-care annex
5- Exercise the plan

Several factors should be considered when assessing your community's risk. Determining dangers likely to affect your community based on size and population is an example of what factor?

Community characteristics

True or False- Size and composition of animal-care industries should be considered as part of your vulnerability analysis with regard to animal issues.

True

True or False-Federal laws governing emergency response should be considered as part of your vulnerability analysis with regard to animal issues.

False

True or False-History of animal agriculture in your jurisdiction should be considered as part of your vulnerability analysis with regard to animal issues.

False

True or False-State budget for veterinary licensing should be considered as part of your vulnerability analysis with regard to animal issues.

False

Establishing construction standards to help ensure that buildings can withstand the effects of an earthquake is an example of what?

Mitigation

Adding a distinctive smell to odorless liquid propane gas is which type of mitigation activity?

Modifying the basic qualities of a hazard.

True or False- Creating flood protection for roads into and out of the farm is a method of reducing the impact of floods on animals.

True

True or False- Locating stables and other animal buildings on high ground is a method of reducing the impact of floods on animals.

True

True or False- Making plans for evacuation of companion animals is a method of reducing the impact of floods on animals.

True

True or False- Identifying cost-effective methods of disposing of animal carcasses is a method of reducing the impact of floods on animals.

False, does not mitigate

True or False- Non-native wildlife, often referred to as "exotic" animals, can often be dangerous to emergency personnel in disaster situations.

True

True or False- Microchips, tattoos, and ear tagging are ways to mitigate the potential loss of animals in a disaster.

True

True or False- Vehicular accidents involving horses and livestock are so rare that owners are advised to make transport a low priority in disaster planning.

False, common

True or False- Contamination of the human food supply is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.

True

True or False- Spread of hazardous chemicals to workers who handle rescued animals is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.

True

True or False- Spread of communicable diseases from animals to humans is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.

False

True or False- Endangering wildlife through contamination of the environment is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.

True

True or False- In a HAZMAT emergency, the State health department may provide health scientists to assess the impact of the toxic release on the human population.

True

True or False- When a hazardous materials incident occurs, the response is initially headed up by agencies of the Federal Government.

False, local then state then federal

True or False- Responsibilities of an Incident Command Post during a hazardous materials incident include monitoring and containing the spill.

True

The Federal response to a hazardous materials incident near an inland farming community would be coordinated by what organization?

Environmental Protection Agency

You and your planning team are developing an animal care annex to your community's emergency operations plan. You have gathered information about animal populations, the animal care industry, geographic features, and community characteristics. What other information do you need in order to develop the annex?

Community's history of past incidents

True or False- ICS is a standardized approach to incident management that enables a coordinated response among various jurisdictions and agencies.

True

True or False- Use of ICS is limited to natural hazards; technological and human-caused incidents require more complex response organizations.

False, applies to all hazards

True or False- Under ICS, when an incident occurs within a single jurisdiction, an Incident Commander from each response agency is designated to oversee emergency operations.

False, a single Incident Commander

True or False- OSHA requires that an ICS be used by all organizations that handle hazardous materials.

True

Define span of control.

The number of subordinates one supervisor can manage effectively

In the Incident Command System, who develops the incident objectives that direct all subsequent incident action planning?

Incident Commander

The Command Staff typically includes who?

The Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer

Multiagency coordination is defined as what?

A process that allows all levels of government and all disciplines to work together more efficiently and effectively.

During a major flood, a temporary animal shelter has been opened where people who are evacuating their homes can bring their animals. Information about this facility...

Should be conveyed to the public by the Public Information Officer to ensure a coordinated and consistent message.

True or False- Herd animals are typically the easiest animals to evacuate because they tend to stay together.

False

True or False- Persons should never place themselves in danger to capture or rescue an animal.

True

True or False- The primary reason that emergency management officials help facilitate the care of animals is to enhance the care of people.

True

Zoonotic diseases...

Can transfer between animals and humans.

True or False- Emergency management can help minimize the business losses caused by disasters for livestock producers, veterinary practices, and humane shelters.

True

True or False- In the United States, incidences of zoonoses following disasters have been on the increase since the 1950s.

False

True or False- If an aggressive dog threatens you, standing still can reduce your risk of being bitten.

True

True or False- type of incident is a factor affecting the method used to dispose of animal carcasses.

True

True or False-location of the bodies is a factor affecting the method used to dispose of animal carcasses.

True

True or False-number of animals killed is a factor affecting the method used to dispose of animal carcasses.

True

True or False-concern for animal welfare is a factor affecting the method used to dispose of animal carcasses.

False

Heavy rains and the spring thaw combined to create serious flooding in Colmes County. Despite sandbagging and other efforts, many towns were inundated. People were successfully evacuated and sheltered, but there were no provisions for animals. Photos of desperate abandoned pets and stranded livestock became front-page stories. A potential impact of this situation is that...

Public perception of the emergency management operations will be negatively affected.

True or False- One way to improve animal welfare in disasters is to rely on animals' natural instincts to obtain food and water by foraging when conditions are harsh.

False

True or False- One way to improve animal welfare in disasters is to include provisions for animal rescue, identification, and care in the emergency operations plan.

True

True or False- One way to improve animal welfare in disasters is to encourage pet owners to avoid animal entrapment by turning their animals loose before evacuating.

False

True or False- One way to improve animal welfare in disasters is to send positive animal rescue stories to the media to improve public perceptions.

False

True or False- When accounting for the care of animals and their owners, damage assessment includes effects of animal loss on community mental health.

False

True or False- When accounting for the care of animals and their owners, damage assessment includes number of animals that left the jurisdiction with their owners.

False

True or False- When accounting for the care of animals and their owners, damage assessment includes damage to animal-related businesses.

True

True or False- When accounting for the care of animals and their owners, damage assessment includes percent of the population that intends to adopt homeless animals.

False

True or False- The local damage assessment and report to the State emergency management office are the responsibility of the Federal Government.

False

True or False- While not specifically mandated to do so, the National Guard may assist in animal care and control issues and animal-related investigations.

True

True or False- Most States require the chief executive of the local government to officially request a Governor's declaration of disaster in order to obtain State assistance.

True

True or False- The State Coordinating Officer (SCO) serves as the primary representative of the Governor within the Joint Field Office.

True

True or False- Emergency program managers are responsible for requesting Federal disaster declarations.

False, State Governor

True or False- One of the responsibilities of a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) is to conduct an initial appraisal of needed assistance.

True

True or False- Grants are available for improvement of emergency medical services if they are found to be inadequate in times of emergency.

True

True or False- Federal loan guarantees are only available to businesses, not individuals.

False

True or False- One condition for receiving Federal assistance following a Presidential disaster declaration is that recipients must take measures to mitigate the hazards in the area.

True

Military veterinarians are using sophisticated computer models to help the local community assess widespread damage to the poultry industry following a hurricane. This is an example of which type of Federal assistance?

Technical assistance

True or False- Crop insurance is a type of assistance provided to individuals immediately following a disaster.

False, before a disaster occurs

True or False- Food coupons is a type of assistance provided to individuals immediately following a disaster.

True

True or False- Temporary housing is a type of assistance provided to individuals immediately following a disaster.

True

True or False- Legal services are a type of assistance provided to individuals immediately following a disaster.

True

True or False- Farmers and ranchers may apply for loans to cover losses from a disaster.

True

True or False- Families are eligible for loans after a Presidential disaster declaration.

True

True or False- Emergency assistance funding is based on the concept that each level of government begins to provide assistance simultaneously.

False, assistance must be exhausted at one level before assistance from the next level will be made available

Riverdale is an agricultural community situated along the banks of Big Walnut River. Every few years, the dairy and pig farmers sustain major economic losses when the river overflows its banks and inundates their land. Last year, many animals drowned in the flood. The community wants to learn what can be done to prevent this type of damage and protect the farmers against financial ruin. Where can they go for help?

National Flood Insurance Program

A community in a western State obtained assistance from the Federal Government to repair bridges that were made unsafe by earthquake damage. This is an example of which type of Federal mitigation program?

Reconstruction

True or False- Training for community groups should provide a broad overview of the plan and inform individuals of their specific duties and responsibilities during an emergency.

True

True or False- The most effective way to get government personnel involved with an EOP is to hold training sessions about the plan or the topics it covers.

True

True or False- Sending a memo is the best way to inform key individuals in your community of their emergency responsibilities.

False, meeting and training sessions are more effective

The public is likely to be most interested in:

Warning, evacuation, and public and animal welfare.

True or False- A well-written EOP will be effective in an emergency situation regardless of whether or not you have informed the community about it.

False, more informed people the better your plan will work

True or False- Veterinary practices and animal shelters should be included in planning for disasters.

True

True or False- The public is the primary audience for emergency operations plans.

False, people with responsibilities in community organization and emergency operations

True or False- a benefit of public awareness campaigns is that they put the responsibility for preparedness on the public instead of on emergency managers.

False

True or False- a benefit of public awareness campaigns is that they arm the public with information about how to protect themselves and their animals before a disaster occurs.

True

True or False- a benefit of public awareness campaigns is that they eliminate the need for costly training programs for emergency responders.

False

True or False- a benefit of public awareness campaigns is that they can be done at the last minute, when an emergency is imminent.

False

True or False- Senior citizen groups are a good source of volunteer help for promoting your plan.

True

True or False- It is generally more effective to mail press releases to busy reporters than to deliver them in person.

False, more effective to meet with reporters

True or False- Brochures are ineffective in providing the public with information regarding emergency plans.

False, brochures can be extremely effective

Training should be seen as...

Part of the planning process.

For purposes of emergency planning, you can safely assume that County extension educators are familiar with...

Animal husbandry, community resources, and financial issues.

True or False- Promoting the idea that the course is useful is an effective method for implementing training.

True

True or False-Providing incentives for study is an effective method for implementing training.

True

True or False-Using trained members of the public as a resource is an effective method for implementing training.

True

True or False-Sharing information only among trained emergency management personnel is an effective method for implementing training.

False, should share information

Wassau County's animal care annex was developed by a team that included emergency management, nongovernment organizations, and animal-care industry representatives. As part of their training program, they are planning a series of audience-specific seminars. Who would be the best choice to help the emergency manager train local veterinarians in how to prepare for disasters?

Veterinarians from the team