Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin, Winter 1999/2000, Vol. 10 No. 3-4

Animal Management in Disasters

ISBN: 1556644191

This book for emergency management personnel and people in the animal care community is written by Sebastian Heath,  VetMB, MPVM, who is perhaps the foremost authority on animal disaster management. In a crisp, clear, easy-to-read manner he presents information on animal management in natural and man-made disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, heat and drought, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, winter storms, building fires, vehicular accidents, nuclear contamination, and hazardous spills.

The book is divided into 8 sections covering:

• myths and realities in disasters involving animals;
• Overview of hazards and precautions to be taken to minimize damage;
• A close look at businesses in the animal care industry--costs of disasters, preparedness and integration in the community emergency management plans;
• The structure and development of emergency management plans or systems;
• Principles of disaster relief;
• Management of animals in disasters;
• International poerspectives; and
• Appendices providing sample state and county disaster plans, summaries of state liability laws, important resources and contacts, and a proposed veterinary incident management system.

Numerous graphics and photos accompany the text and clearly illustrate the the described procedures, equipment, and principles. This  valuable book should be in the hands of anyone who works with  animals. The cost is $39.95. To order, call Mosby’s at toll-free: (800) 426-4545, or e-mail: customer.support@mosby.com

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