Providing Prevention Response & Recovery for Animal Emergencies
The Connecticut State Animal Response Team (CTSART) program is a collaboration among government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, industry, and volunteers for preparing and responding to animal needs in disasters. It is a public-private partnership, organized to prepare our state for any disaster that involves domestic animals in Connecticut. CTSART is the signature program of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation.
CTSART Goals
- To facilitate a prompt, effective response to emergencies involving animals in Connecticut
- To decrease the health and safety threat to people and animals
- To minimize the economic impact of animal issues in emergencies
- To prevent or decrease the spread of animal disease in emergencies
CTSART missions include deployment of co-located companion animal evacuation shelters, building volunteer network trained and state certified to assist with animal needs in disasters and public education.
CTSART Steering Committee Representation
- Capitol Region Emergency Planning Committee
- Connecticut Department of Agriculture
- Connecticut Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security
- Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association
- Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation
- United States Department of Agriculture
- University of Connecticut
Serving Emergency Support Function 11, Animal Response, Across Connecticut
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