Texas Equine Emergency Response Network
Volunteer Now!
The Greater Houston Horse Council Disaster Committee/Texas Equine Emergency Response is taking applications for volunteers who are interested in helping equines before or after a disaster.
If you are willing to help, would we would like to hear from you.
Do you have facilities/pasture that could be utilized during disaster? We need to hear from you too!
Can’t drive a trailer, or load a horse? No problem.
We need volunteers that can help send emails, make phone calls, work triage, feed and take care of the animals, or do other volunteer work that may arise. Whatever your talent is, we are happy to put you on a team.
Please know, that in order to be considered as a first responder for a Federal or State disaster, FEMA requires you to have a minimum certification of National Incident Command System (NIMS) ICS - 100 training.
This training can be taken Free and On-line at: http://training.fema.gov/
Emergency Response
Equine Emergency Response When an emergency or natural disaster occurs, it is always in the best interest of the horses for both the equine practitioner and the horse owner to be prepared. Foreign animal disease outbreaks or other catastrophic events can adversely...
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Disaster Prepardness Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. They should be ready to evacuate...
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Resource Links FEMA Information for Livestock Owners- http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/livestock.shtm AVMA Disaster Prepardness- http://www.avma.org/disaster/ HSUS...
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Disaster Resources
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Planning for Disaster Video's-Brett Scott, Texas A & M Evacuating Horses - In this video, Brett Scott, Extension Horse...
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In the event of a disaster - The TEER Network can help! The Texas Equine Emergency Response Network is a community created...
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