Emergency Support Function-17 (ESF-17)ESF 17 provides for the coordination of local resources in response to small pet, livestock, and exotic animal care needs before, during, and following a significant disaster incident. Local shelters and agencies should first contact their local county emergency management ESF-17 representative for assistance (phone or email). Provide as much detail in the request – current situation, reason for need, what has been done, and specific resources needed, for example. The request will be evaluated to determine if other local resources or groups are able to assist. If the request cannot be filled at the local level, the county will submit the request via WEBEOC to the state ESF-17 network. ESF 17 – Contact Information Per County:CLICK HERE
Contacts for Requesting Help Before and After a Disaster:Pet Shelter Emergency ResponseFlorida Urgent Rescue – TransportDairy Animal ResourcesLarge Animal Incident Response GuideLivestock Emergency Plan Template
SuppliesFlorida SARTFlorida SARCFlorida Urgent RescueFlorida SART Equipment Request
Training for a DisasterFlorida SARC TrainingIncident Command System (ICS) – FEMAFlorida Disaster – Emergency ManagementFlorida SART Training for SheltersFlorida SART Training for K9 Handlers
Large Animal Rescue TrainingFlorida SART Animal Rescue TrainingAnimal Search and Rescue (ASAR) TrainingUniversity of Florida Large Animal/Equine Rescue TrainingWater Rescue TrainingAnimal Search and Rescue (ASAR) Floodwater Animal Rescue TrainingThe Rescue Company – Water Rescue Training |