Disaster preparedness
Disaster and emergency preparedness and response are important issues to the AVMA. We provide wide-ranging resources to help both veterinarians and…
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Supporting animal disaster preparedness, response
Through the support of veterinarians, corporate sponsors, pet owners, and others at events like this, the AVMF can expand its support of VMAT
Disaster Preparedness Policies and Resources
AVMA policies, videos and podcasts related to disaster preparedness and response for veterinarians and veterinary clinics
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From 9/11 to now: Disaster preparedness and response evolves
Sept. 11, 2001. Dr. Barry N. Kellogg sat tensely on his sofa with a packed bag at his side. He had on his AVMA Veterinary Medical
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A resource for disaster response
As Hurricane Sandy approached the East Coast in October 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency relied on the AVMA’s Pet
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AVMA Answers: Disaster Response
Why is there a new Veterinary Medical Assistance Team and how will it function?
Veterinarian Involvement in Emergency Preparedness and Response
Formal title: U.S. Surgeon General's Office of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps Promote, support, and build capacity in the Medical…
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Eia is new preparedness, response coordinator for AVMA
In April Dr. Cheryl L. Eia began overseeing the AVMA's emergency preparedness and response activities. As the Association's preparedness
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Grants to fund state disaster preparedness planning
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has set Oct. 31 as the deadline for state organizations to apply for its disaster
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AVMA mounts preparedness, response to Katrina
Like the human victims, untold numbers of animals were stranded and struggling to stay alive after Hurricane Katrina's Aug. 29 assault
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AVMF makes disaster preparedness possible
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded $85,000 in 2011 to five state or regional disaster organizations looking to
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Disaster preparedness: what to tell your clients
An important part of disaster preparedness involves disseminating vital information to clients
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Disaster preparedness sessions funded by AVMF
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded its 2013 Disaster Training Grants to four organizations.
Disaster Preparedness - State public health veterinarians of the United States
AlabamaDee W. Jones, DVMState Public Health VeterinarianAlabama Department of Public HealthE pidemiology201 Monroe St.RSA Tower, Suite 1480Montgomery,…
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Disaster response teams returning to Health and Human Services
On Jan. 1, the Department of Health and Human Services will once again be responsible for the National Disaster Medical
Earthquake Preparedness for Veterinarians
Do you know what to do if an earthquake hits? Visit the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety and the Earthquakes section of the AVMA's Emergency…
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Apply now for state emergency preparedness grants
posted June 15, 2008 State organizations looking to enhance their disaster preparedness and…
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Emergency preparedness is subject of two policy statements
After considerable discussion, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency
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AVMF funds emergency preparedness in 2008
The board of directors for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation awarded a number of state grants for 2008
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Help for those in the path of disasters
Wildfires are raging across the western United States, and hurricanes continue to threaten the Gulf Coast and southern states. The AVMF is responding…
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Government, welfare groups encourage emergency preparedness
The AVMA is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security, American Kennel Club, American Society for the Prevention of
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Veterinary response teams proliferate
The number of veterinary emergency response teams in the United States has increased.
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A new understanding for handling disaster
In mid-February, the AVMA signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services to help clarify
Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues
The Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues was established in November, 2001 by the Executive Board. The purpose of the Committee is to address…
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Tabletop FMD exercise brings US a step closer to preparedness
Tabletop FMD exercise brings US a step closer to preparednessAt the request of the USDA, the Federal Emergency Management