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* NCDACS Emergency Programs Division, NC Division of Emergency Management, and NC SART are good sources for training information and resources. ICS training available online through FEMA’s Independent Study Program: /IS/crslist.asp * Recommended training/credentials for shelter management: Yellow minimum training needed for shelter management SART/VRC credentialed staff have completed all of the items listed Each county is responsible for developing their own plan for animal response.? Shelter managers should receive this county specific training prior to opening a shelter.? ICS and National Incident Management System NIMS training available online through FEMA’s Independent Study Program: /IS/crslist.asp EOP stands for Emergency Operations Plan. The NC Animal Disaster Sheltering Resources website /oep/Sheltering can provide template documents to help your county begin the planning process. The NCDACS Emergency Programs Division will provide animal sheltering guidance but cannot develop specific county trainings because each county has unique issues that need to be addressed locally. * A great place to start gathering information is on the internet at: /oep/Sheltering There are guidelines, policies and sample forms. * * Shelter Approval Process Local Emergency Management works with county partners to obtain the necessary approval for shelter locations Facility managers Local school board County commissioners Shelter Assessment Is your shelter facility normally used for human activities? Contact local health department to arrange a Shelter Assessment Emergency Programs Field Veterinarian Industrial Hygienist Facility Managers County EM Other appropriate partners Location Considerations Consider appropriate staging of equipment Examine the details of air flow in HVAC systems, animal waste disposal, and other issues Identify Shelter Staffing Find shelter staffing before a disaster! Animal Control and Emergency Management are usually the lead agen