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The HSUS National Disaster Animal Response Team consists of animal care and control professionals, emergency services and rescue professionals, and other qualified volunteers. Team members are trained in community disaster response and preparedness as well as specialized response techniques for rescuing animals affected by disasters.
As an animal welfare professional or volunteer, you probably have skills and experience in animal handling, emergency/public services, and/or other disaster work. By joining the DART, you can not only help animals in your own community but also come to the aid of animals around the country if a disaster strikes.
First please explore the self-study courses. Once you have taken several of these courses, particularly the FEMA Independent Study Programs, please visit the HSUS Animal Disaster Response Training Calendar to see when and where you can take the HSUS disaster courses. Because of the overwhelming response from people wishing to be volunteers, please understand that it may take a little while for us to get back to you.
Visit www.hsus.org/disastercenter and www.animalsheltering.org/disasterplanning for more information about getting your organization and community ready for a disaster.
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