Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Free Upcoming Animal Disease Response Training

Announcing a rare training opportunity sponsored by the Columbia County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Commission:

Animal Disease Response Training (AWR-206-1)
Animal Disease Response Training provides the information needed to minimize the effects of animal-centered agricultural emergencies in our community. This course focuses on best practices and safety issues including:

Biosecurity • Quarantine • Personal protective equipment

Euthanasia and disposal • Cleaning and disinfection

Date: Wednesday September 22, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Clatskanie School District Board Room, 555 Southwest Bryant Street, Clatskanie, OR 97016
Cost: Free

This training is specifically geared toward:

Law enforcement
Public health officials
Public works personnel
Agriculture producers and workers
Veterinarian and animal health care providers
Emergency medical services personnel
Emergency management
Elected officials
Firefighters

There will be a break for lunch. You may bring your own lunch or dine locally.
We are working to secure DPSST and Veterinary CEU credit for this course.

Register online at

www.AgPreparedness.org

Click “Register Now”