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With the help of generous volunteers and partner agencies, we just completed several rounds of training. Classes met around the state and emphasized diverse topics, all centered on safe and effective response to animal-care emergencies. Our improved skills should be valuable not only in rare disasters but also in routines at local pounds and shelters.

During the next month or so, we are planning events to further sharpen skills, get reacquainted, attract new volunteers, and generally improve emergency preparedness. At the same time we can work to prevent disasters and minimize their consequences.

So please sign up and spread the word of these special RIDART opportunities

Check below for dates and details, which will be posted as soon as they are avialable.

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Press Release on RIDART Campaign, February 2008

A new campaign has begun to recruit and ready volunteers for the Rhode Island Disaster Animal Response Team (RIDART).

RIDART is a public/private/volunteer partnership to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies, such as hurricanes, winter storms, or oil spills that affect pets, wildlife, and livestock in Rhode Island. Since the group formed about ten years ago, the State has been lucky. Disasters have been relatively rare and mild. So, RIDART has been inactive and requires fresh attention.

Fortunately, the State has sought and received encouragement to help RIDART revitalize. Since the potential for hurricanes increases in late summer and early fall, the need is particularly urgent now. For example, hundreds of pets may require evacuation, sheltering, or rescue this season. That means an opportunity for RIDART volunteers, especially people with animal-care experience.

This campaign has broad support in the private and public sector, including all the major humane and veterinary associations, kennels, stables, shelters, animal control officers, and government officials statewide. Old and new volunteers – regardless of prior training and experience – are encouraged to get involved. RIDART is truly a team effort, under the direction of the State Veterinarian.

Signing up entails an application form, a background check, a code of conduct, and minimal training.
For more information, see the RIDART website: www.RIDART.org

See also the new on-line gateway to public information on animal care before, during, and after a disaster: http://www.dem.ri.gov/animals/. That site is hosted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Source:
Richard Horwitz, for RIDART and DEM
Email: rhorwitz@cox.net
Phone: 222-4700, extension 2411


 
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