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Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) “Because livestock and poultry health matters”. Role of TAHC Why plan for animals Community Planning resources Important Planning Considerations. TAHC- What we do. Lead state agency for: Coordination of any animal issues during disasters - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)“Because livestock and poultry health matters”
• Role of TAHC• Why plan for animals• Community Planning resources• Important Planning
Considerations
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC-What we doLead state agency for: Coordination of any animal issues during
disasters Livestock & poultry disease response
Coordinate animal response team of state, federal agencies, and industry partners USDA-VS, USDA-AC, TDA, AgriLife, A&M and
others Industry partners include: TSCRA, ICA, TPF,
TCFA, TAD, TPPA
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC-What we doCoordinate state-level response to animal-related resource requests Deploy ICS-trained TAHC personnel
& Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team
Pet sheltering support (via A&M VET, TDEM, NGO contacts state & national)
Donations, hay & feed w/ AgriLife & TDA
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC- Why planning is important
PETS Act and HB 88 Definition of household
pets & service animals
Animal issues are people issues
Need to educate all responders
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC-What communities can do
Develop animal issues committee plans
Locate resources at:http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/emergency/localplanning.html
Link animal responders to emergency management
•Resources – request animal related resources just like anything else!
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC-What communities can do
CARCASS DISPOSALo Work with TCEQ to
develop disposal plans
o Use Disposal CARP for other considerations when doing disposal
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC-What communities can do
Issues to be dealt with locally:Displaced animalsDonations managementRe-entry Veterinary medical care
Educate the publicIntegrate local veterinarians
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC-What communities can do•SHELTER:
Pet friendly vs. animal only sheltersCare of animals while in shelterID of animals returning animals homeRed-Cross shelters and co-located sheltersWork with evacuating communities!!!Use Shelter CARP for more considerations
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC-What communities can do•Work with local non-profits to help find resources
•Pre-plan to identify & address gaps
Educate public!
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TAHC•Contact:
Amanda Bernhard, [email protected]
512-719-0792OR
TAHC Regional Director/Supervising InspectorContact information located at:
www.tahc.state.tx.us