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It's National Emergency Preparedness Month!
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is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience. Join others around the country to practices your preparedness!
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FEMA HONORS HALTER WITH NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS AWARD
AT WHITE HOUSE CEREMONY
On September 13, HALTER was presented with an Individual and Community
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Tim Manning, FEMA Deputy Administrator, Protection & National Preparedness, presents ICP Award to Julie Atwood |
Preparedness Award in the Awareness to Action category, and Honorable Mention as a Community Preparedness Champion.
As guests of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, we joined 19 other honorees from around the country in Washington, DC for 2 days of exciting,
inspiring activities.
The interchange between our groups was powerful and eye-opening.
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2016 Individual and Community Preparedness Awareness Award Honorees
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The adventure began with the award ceremonies in The White House
and round-table sessions with Tim Manning, FEMA Deputy Administrator for Protection & National Preparedness, Helen Lowman, FEMA Director of Community Preparedness, and Josh Barnes, Disaster Recovery Coordinator, U.S. Department of Commerce.
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FEMA National Response Coordination Ctr.
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Over the course of two days, we had the opportunity to meet with top officials from FEMA, t
he American Association of Counties, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, FEMA External Affairs, American Red Cross, and other federal agencies and po
licy-makers.
FEMA leaders plied us with questions about our programs and ideas.
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Chief Gary Curmode, International Assoc. of Fire Chiefs
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HALTER was chosen from 160 applicants! We join a cadre of award recipients from the past 7 years, and are given responsibility for collecting information, reporting to FEMA regional leadership, and acting as Ambassadors within our respective regions. Meeting, networking, and exchanging ideas with others was an experience that enriched and invigorated us. The projects we learned about are truly unique! During the long, intense whirlwind of activities, we forged terrific new friendships and connections. The ICP Award has also strengthened our relationships with emergency managers in our own county. A huge boost!
We are optimistic and enthusiastic about evolving programs for both volunteers and paid responders.
Best takeaway message?
"If you STAY ready, you never have to GET ready!"
Let's work together to make every rural home, ranch, dairy and barn a safe haven, prepared for ANY emergency.
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ANIMAL TECHNICAL RESCUE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
OCTOBER 25-26 I 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TUOLUMNE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, JAMESTOWN, CA
Hosted by Tuolumne County Animal Control and presented by The Large Animal Rescue Company,
this two day class includes practical real life scenarios. Some grant funding may be available for local Fire Departments through HALTER.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: PPEs, boots, gloves, helmet, field dress or uniform.
Tuition: $360.00, including meals
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BE PREPARED!
EMERGENCY BARN BASICS
This fall, your horse club, barn, or community association can be ready for any barn or stable emergency.
Learn: Assessment of your animal's condition, stabilization until the vet arrives, and safe, simple rescue techniques for many common situations. Taught by ATR education experts.
For more information, or, to schedule a BARN BASICS class, visit
HALTERProject.org, "Trainings & Classes"
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Monte Rio rocks!!
Fantastic training August 6-7
A dynamic group of First Responders from Bodega Bay, Fort Ross, Graton, Monte Rio, Mountain and Timber Cove, joined by Tere Crocker, DVM, trained in Animal Technical Rescue in Monte Rio.
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ARE YOU READY?
- 5-7 Days of animal food
- 2 Days of water for all
- Hoses
- Halters & ropes
- Fly masks
- First-aid kits for EVERYONE!
- ID on equines & pets
- Bolt & wire cutters
- Chain saw & fuel
- Generator & cables
EVACUATION
- Whiteboard signs in house, barns & other buildings listing animals on site & contact info
- Trailer staged & ready
- Truck fueled
- Kennels, crates, shipping boots, bedding & feed for 3-5 days
- Water & containers
- Go-kits packed for everyone
- Vet records & meds
- ID Kit for large animals
- Charges & communication devices
For more information, go to:
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NEW RESOURCES
We are always updating the website. Visit HALTERproject.org to find links to new, helpful, and sometimes, just plain FUN resources.
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Write us!! Share your LAR "inspirational story". Tell us about a recent rescue in your area. Send photos of your ready-kits. We want to hear from you!
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