Disaster and emergency preparedness and response are important issues to the AVMA. We provide wide-ranging resources to help both veterinarians and…

Through the support of veterinarians, corporate sponsors, pet owners, and others at events like this, the AVMF can expand its support of VMAT

AVMA policies, videos and podcasts related to disaster preparedness and response for veterinarians and veterinary clinics

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

As Hurricane Sandy approached the East Coast in October 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency relied on the AVMA’s Pet

Why is there a new Veterinary Medical Assistance Team and how will it function?

Formal title: U.S. Surgeon General's Office of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps Promote, support, and build capacity in the Medical…

In April Dr. Cheryl L. Eia began overseeing the AVMA's emergency preparedness and response activities. As the Association's preparedness

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has set Oct. 31 as the deadline for state organizations to apply for its disaster

Like the human victims, untold numbers of animals were stranded and struggling to stay alive after Hurricane Katrina's Aug. 29 assault

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded $85,000 in 2011 to five state or regional disaster organizations looking to

An important part of disaster preparedness involves disseminating vital information to clients

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has awarded its 2013 Disaster Training Grants to four organizations.

AlabamaDee W. Jones, DVMState Public Health VeterinarianAlabama Department of Public HealthE pidemiology201 Monroe St.RSA Tower, Suite 1480Montgomery,…

On Jan. 1, the Department of Health and Human Services will once again be responsible for the National Disaster Medical

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…

  posted June 15, 2008   State organizations looking to enhance their disaster preparedness and…

After considerable discussion, the Executive Board approved a recommendation from the AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency

The board of directors for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation awarded a number of state grants for 2008

Wildfires are raging across the western United States, and hurricanes continue to threaten the Gulf Coast and southern states. The AVMF is responding…

The AVMA is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security, American Kennel Club, American Society for the Prevention of

The number of veterinary emergency response teams in the United States has increased.

In mid-February, the AVMA signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services to help clarify

The Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues was established in November, 2001 by the Executive Board. The purpose of the Committee is to address…

Tabletop FMD exercise brings US a step closer to preparednessAt the request of the USDA, the Federal Emergency Management