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Co-Location and Close Proximity Facilities for Animal and Human Sheltering as Part of a Community Disaster Preparedness Plan: Application of GIS

safety is enhanced when animal health is addressed in disaster management. Obstacles to functional disaster responses that include animals may be due to limited 1) evacuation/sheltering plans; 2) integration of professionals 3) training opportunities. Methods: A general review of legislature, literature, training reports, incident debriefings, community group meetings and agency consultations was conducted to assess the availability and effectiveness of veterinarians in disaster response. A veterinary student survey (Davis) was used to assess disaster response understanding, skill set and interest for training. Results: Recent fires illuminate the need for local veterinary involvement in response. Community organizers report difficulty in securing veterinary services in disasters. A veterinary student survey showed the majority are interested in training as part of their medical education. Fire services report gaps in animal handling. Law enforcement reports public safety concerns. These professionals don’t regularly interact, and time is lost when faced with an incident involving animals. England and France have models for integrating veterinarians into fire service. A working group of veterinarians, consultants and community organizers developed a 10 module lecture and lab disaster curriculum that covers all hazards-all species animal handling, evacuation, sheltering, biosecurity, triage, and Incident Command System. Conclusion: Veterinarians are skilled in animal movement/ capture, husbandry, and triage; first responders have skills in technical rescue; law enforcement is charged with public safety and traffic control. Training veterinary students in disaster response, aligns with the veterinary oath and creates the next generation of professionals capable of participating in disaster response. Trainings that include first responders foster a seamless response further maximizing positive outcomes.