State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team
The State of Massachusetts Animal
Response Team (SMART) is a network
of organizations, agencies, and individuals
who are committed to responding to the
needs of the animal population in
disaster situations in the State
of Massachusetts.
Within SMART are seven working teams: Shelter Operations, Search &
Rescue, Assessment, Deceased Animal Removal & Disposal, Veterinary
Services, Animal Control Officer and Specialized Animal Services. During a
disaster any one of these teams may be activated by the SMART Team
Leader. The teams utilize the principles of the Incident Command System
(ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
SMART is currently accepting volunteers for the teams. If you are interested
in joining our team, please check out HOW TO VOLUNTEER or contact us.
Response Team (SMART) is a network
of organizations, agencies, and individuals
who are committed to responding to the
needs of the animal population in
disaster situations in the State
of Massachusetts.
Within SMART are seven working teams: Shelter Operations, Search &
Rescue, Assessment, Deceased Animal Removal & Disposal, Veterinary
Services, Animal Control Officer and Specialized Animal Services. During a
disaster any one of these teams may be activated by the SMART Team
Leader. The teams utilize the principles of the Incident Command System
(ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
SMART is currently accepting volunteers for the teams. If you are interested
in joining our team, please check out HOW TO VOLUNTEER or contact us.
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SMART:
NEWS & UPDATES:
There are LOTS of Upcoming Trainings
Relating to Animals In
Disasters/Emeregencies. Check out our
events page!
It's spring and wild animals are coming
back out! Click on this link from the
Massachusetts Division of Fish and
Wildlife about wild animals and how to
enjoy them responsibly.
2008 National Conference on Animals In
Disasters is being offered by the HSUS.
June 6-8th, Sacremento, CA. For Full
Details go to: humanesociety.org/ncad2008
Large Animal Handling Courses Available
through CMDART and NHDART. Go to our
events page for more information.
CERT TEAMS---ARE YOU AWARE THERE IS
NOW A SMALL ANIMAL HANDLING/PET
FIRST AID CLASS AVAILABLE? Please
contact SMART for more information:
SMART@state.ma.us
Download a SMART brochure. Click on
this link: Smart Brochure
Are you an older person or someone who
has a disability or special needs who is
concerned about what will happen if a
disaster strikes? Click here for some
informational videos that may help you.
We're you part of Train-the-Trainer? Click
HERE.
Veterinary Services Has a New WEBSITE!
Please Go To:
www.smart-mass.org/Veterinary/home
Meet LUCKY the horse!
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Animals come in all shapes and sizes
and SMART is devoted to protecting
them all.
and SMART is devoted to protecting
them all.
