Humane Society University to offer Emergency Animal Sheltering workshops

Humane Society University, the training arm of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is bringing their national training program, Emergency Animal Sheltering to four cities across the U.S. Emergency Animal Sheltering (EAS) is intended to prepare volunteers to serve at emergency shelters for pets and animals evacuated or displaced in the event of a disaster (i.e. hurricane, wildfire, tornado and more) According to HSUS, there were between 10,000 and 15,000 dogs and cats handled in temporary shelters throughout Mississippi and Louisiana after hurricane Katrina. Workshops like Emergency Animal Sheltering will help prepare volunteers to care for animals in crisis.

WORKSHOP: Emergency Animal Sheltering

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Information covered in this course is vital for dealing with any large-scale animal sheltering operation. Course topics include: Introduction to disaster and emergency management, community planning, types of emergency shelters for animals, meeting the animals’ needs, logistics, human resources, worker health and safety, administrative issues, legal issues, media/public relations and closing the shelter

WHEN AND WHERE:

July 26th and 27th – Orange, CA
UCI-Medical Center
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Building #53 Auditorium

September 13th and 14th – Gainesville, FL
Santa Fe Community College
Blount Center
401 N.W. 6th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

September 17th and 18th – Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council
1606 West Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Pet November 11th and 12th – Everett, WA
Please check website at www.humanesociety.org/university for training location.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
$75.00 per person (Early Bird Rate)
$85.00 per person (Regular Rate)

Fee includes all three course days, materials, continental breakfast and snacks. Register online at humanesociety.org/university. Type in the keyword “Emergency” to locate the courses. Late registration is sometimes accepted. For late registrations or group registrations, please contact Frances Gaeta at register@hsus.org

For more information about Humane Society University, and other courses and degree programs offered, visit the website at www.humanesociety.org/university

ABOUT HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVERSITY:
Humane Society University (HSU) offers on-site workshops, on-line courses and degree programs to help volunteers and animal care workers gain the skills needed to maximize their ability to help animals. Humane Society University is the training arm of the Humane Society of the United States. Workshops are offered on-line or at host facilities nationwide