Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
Multiagency coordination is defined as what?
A process that allows all levels of government and all disciplines to work together more efficiently and effectively.
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
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- Emergency managers are the most qualified to develop standard operating procedures for the care of animals in disasters.
False
True or False- Emergency planners should assume that pets will remain with their owners in public shelters.
False
True or False- Federal loan guarantees are only available to businesses, not individuals.
False
True or False- Herd animals are typically the easiest animals to evacuate because they tend to stay together.
False
True or False- In the United States, incidences of zoonoses following disasters have been on the increase since the 1950s.
False
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 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 send positive animal rescue stories to the media to improve public perceptions.
False
True or False- Response to a crisis should always rely on the highest level of government.
False
True or False- Spread of communicable diseases from animals to humans is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.
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- The local damage assessment and report to the State emergency management office are the responsibility of the Federal Government.
False
True or False- Uses technical language and agency-specific jargon are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan
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 percent of the population that intends to adopt homeless animals.
False
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-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-Providing care for household pets, service animals, and livestock during disasters does not impact the safety and care of humans.
False
True or False-State budget for veterinary licensing should be considered as part of your vulnerability analysis with regard to animal issues.
False
True or False-concern for animal welfare is a factor affecting the method used to dispose of animal carcasses.
False
True or False- Emergency program managers are responsible for requesting Federal disaster declarations.
False, State Governor
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- 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- 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
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- 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-According to Federal planning guidance, all local emergency operations plans must be organized in the functional format.
False, consistent format
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- When a hazardous materials incident occurs, the response is initially headed up by agencies of the Federal Government.
False, local then state then federal
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
The Command Staff typically includes who?
The Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer
Define span of control.
The number of subordinates one supervisor can manage effectively
True or False- An emergency operations plan provides a systematic way of responding to an emergency situation.
True
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- Contamination of the human food supply is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.
True
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- Emergency management can help minimize the business losses caused by disasters for livestock producers, veterinary practices, and humane shelters.
True
True or False- Endangering wildlife through contamination of the environment is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.
True
True or False- Families are eligible for loans after a Presidential disaster declaration.
True
True or False- Farmers and ranchers may apply for loans to cover losses from a disaster.
True
True or False- Food coupons is a type of assistance provided to individuals immediately following a disaster.
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- ICS is a standardized approach to incident management that enables a coordinated response among various jurisdictions and agencies.
True
True or False- If an aggressive dog threatens you, standing still can reduce your risk of being bitten.
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- In disasters, consideration has to be given to avoiding unnecessary exposure to animals by persons with animal allergies or phobias.
True
True or False- Includes a community resource inventory are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan
True
True or False- Legal services are a type of assistance provided to individuals immediately following a disaster.
True
True or False- Local resources that can help in plan development include veterinarians, humane organizations, and pet suppliers.
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- Microchips, tattoos, and ear tagging are ways to mitigate the potential loss of animals in a disaster.
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- Non-native wildlife, often referred to as "exotic" animals, can often be dangerous to emergency personnel in disaster situations.
True
True or False- OSHA requires that an ICS be used by all organizations that handle hazardous materials.
True
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
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- 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- Persons should never place themselves in danger to capture or rescue an animal.
True
True or False- Responsibilities of an Incident Command Post during a hazardous materials incident include monitoring and containing the spill.
True
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- Spread of hazardous chemicals to workers who handle rescued animals is a potential danger associated with hazardous material spills.
True
True or False- Temporary housing is a type of assistance provided to individuals immediately following a disaster.
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- The U.S. animal agriculture industry generates nearly $125 billion each year.
True
True or False- The best disaster preparedness starts with individual protection and safety.
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
True or False- Traditional concerns involving animals in disasters include the spoilage of the human food and water supply.
True
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- When accounting for the care of animals and their owners, damage assessment includes damage to animal-related businesses.
True
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- avoids duplication and conflicts in tasks are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan
True
True or False- based on facts or valid assumptions are characteristics of an effective emergency operations plan
True
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- 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- 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
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
According to survey results, what percentage of pet owners consider their pets to be their family members?
about 50%
The importance of animal ownership in the United States is evidenced by...
Increased revenue of the pet industry
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
The Federal response to a hazardous materials incident near an inland farming community would be coordinated by what organization?
Environmental Protection Agency
Zoonotic diseases...
Can transfer between animals and humans.
The best way to test an emergency operations plan is to...
Exercise the plan using a variety of techniques
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.
In the Incident Command System, who develops the incident objectives that direct all subsequent incident action planning?
Incident Commander
Who is most qualified to identify common hazards and threats in your community?
People with local expertise
What are mutual aid and assistance agreements?
Provide a means for jurisdictions to provide resources and other support to each other during an incident.
