Animal Rescue Alerts 04-28-2006

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1 Friday April 28, 2006

1.1 April 29: Emergency Meeting LA/MS - Animal Evacuation Plans and Partnering

Friday April 28, 2006

April 29: Emergency Meeting LA/MS - Animal Evacuation Plans and Partnering

To: KINSHIP CIRCLE Animal Disaster Relief List 
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:35 AM
Subject: Emergency Meeting LA/MS: Animal Evacuation Plans and Partnering

Emergency Meeting to Prepare for Hurricane Season Meeting to get Memoranda of Agreement with pre-partnered humane organizations on-file and accounted for in the federal plans.

WHEN: THIS Saturday * 7:00 pm

WHERE: Astro Crown Plaza Hotel * 739 Canal St. 70130

More information: Shannon Moore, <shann_moore @ yahoo.com>

GETTING READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON IN 4 WEEKS! CALLING ALL: Animal Shelter/Control facilities, Rescue Organizations, Veterinarians etc. present from LA and MS as well as their Office of Emergency Preparedness...

With less than four weeks to hurricane season, many shelters, parishes, vet offices and boarding kennels still don’t have evacuation plans in place to move their animals to safety.

Shelters have been rebuilding as best they can and are handling very heavy animal traffic. Additionally organizations lack money for crates, pods, transport etc.

Dr. Renee Poirrier, Animal Rescue and Evacuation for the LA State Vet’s Office is holding a meeting to partner Humane Organizations with local parishes, shelters, boarding kennels, etc. through Memoranda of Understanding.

This goes for any Humane Organization who is able to assist in preparation and/or evacuation, sponsorships, finance, donations.

Local parishes and organizations benefit greatly by partnering with organizations. They provide assistance, resources, and volunteers.

Reciprocally the Humane Organizations obtain standing to be here during disasters as they are then legitimized and included in the official FEMA evacuation programs.

LA State Senator Julie Quinn graciously provided a spectacular venue at short notice, the beautiful Astro Crown Plaza Hotel, in New Orleans.

The meeting is this coming Saturday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m., Astro Crown Plaza Hotel, 739 Canal Street. 70130.

If you feel you can help in any way, with ideas, evacuation plans, shelter facilities, transport, and supplies --- or need help with evacuating your animals during a disaster in the LA, MS area, please attend.

More information: Shannon Moore, <shann_moore @ yahoo.com>

Thank You. We need your input at this meeting.

Shannon