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June 2019
Field Operations
Learn step-by-step Napa CART operating procedures for evacuation and shelter-in-place from incident outbreak through deployment, field activities, forms, debriefing, demobilization, and recovery. Required for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place volunteers. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »July 2019
Communications Operations
A general overview of radio anatomy and operations, with some hands on practice and exercises. Required for those interested in evacuation and shelter in place, but encouraged for all volunteers, especially those working in shelters, as radios will be used in various roles. This will be a collaborative training between Napa CART and Napa CERT. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »August 2019
Activation Drill
Put your skills to the test in a simulated disaster exercise.
Find out more »All-Hazards Health & Safety Awareness
This 2-hour class covers basic safety and situational awareness in Wild land and Suburban fire, flood, earthquake and other disasters. Other topics include natural/propane gas, power line and hazardous material safety. Enrollment is open to anyone interested in Volunteer Disaster Service Work, stable farm, sanctuary, animal shelter, other facility managers and workers, and anyone interested in being safer during and after a disaster. A certificate of completion will be awarded to students at the end of class. Instructor: Gary Johnson…
Find out more »September 2019
Safe Animal Handling and Vitals
Learn to take an animal’s temperature, pulse, respiration rate and use a stethoscope to listen to heart, lungs, and digestive system. These skills will help you become a more active partner with your veterinarian and are required for some shelter, SIP and evacuation volunteers. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »February 2020
New Volunteer Training in Animal Disaster Response
Overview of Animal Disaster Response and roles within Napa Community Animal Response Team. Geared towards those who are new to Animal Disaster Response and/or Napa CART. Required for all Napa CART volunteers. Bring your lunch, water, work gloves, and boots. Check in at 8:30, course starts at 9:00am at Napa Valley College in the Community Room (1700). Pre-registration/annual membership fee is required: $50 (please use donate button below to process payment)
Find out more »Returning Volunteer Training in Animal Disaster Response
Overview of Animal Disaster Response and roles within Napa Community Animal Response Team. Designed for those familiar with Napa CART operations and Animal Disaster Response. Required for all Napa CART volunteers. Bring your lunch, water, work gloves, and boots. Check in at 8:30, course starts at 9:00am at Napa Valley College in the Community Room (1700). We realize this is Super Bowl Sunday, but we promise to wrap up by 2:30. Pre-registration/annual membership fee is required: $45 (please use donate…
Find out more »March 2020
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
A gathering and picnic to show appreciation for all our wonderful volunteers, Location TBA.
Find out more »Safe Animal Handling and Vitals
Learn to take vitals (temperature, pulse and respiration rate) and use a stethoscope to listen to heart, lungs and digestive systems on various species. Overview of how to keep yourself safe when handling, loading/unloading and caring for animals. These skills will help you become a more active partner with your veterinarian, and are required for some shelter, SIP and evacuation volunteers. Those wanting to fulfill a role where you will be working hands on with animals are required to take…
Find out more »April 2020
Small Animal Shelter – CANCELLED
Cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. We are hoping to reschedule this event for later in the year.
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