CT State Animal Response Team

The Connecticut State Animal Response Team (CTSART) program is a collaboration among government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, industry, and volunteers for preparing and responding to animal needs in disasters. It is a public-private partnership, organized to prepare our state for any disaster that involves domestic animals in Connecticut. CTSART is the signature program of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation.

CTSART Goals:

To facilitate a prompt, effective response to emergencies involving animals in ConnecticutTo decrease the health and safety threat to people and animalsTo minimize the economic impact of animal issues in emergenciesTo prevent or decrease the spread of animal disease in emergenciesCTSART missions include deployment of co-located companion animal evacuation shelters, building volunteer networks trained and state certified to assist with animal needs in disasters and public education.

CTSART Steering Committee Representation:

Capitol Region Emergency Planning Committee
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Connecticut Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation
United States Department of Agriculture Serving Emergency Support Function 11, Animal Response, Across Connecticut

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