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Dispatch and Hotline

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

Learn about the set up procedures and operations of a Dispatch and Hotline center, a crucial element for successful evacuations. Required for volunteers interested in assisting with Dispatch, Hotline and Communications, but recommended for all. RSVP to [email protected]

Disaster Preparedness Town Hall Community Event

CIA at Copia Theater 500 First Street, Napa, CA

Napa County officials, Napa CART, and JARR, along with other animal rescue organizations in Napa Valley, have been evaluating disaster response. Much of this evaluation has focused on improving animal outcomes in future disasters through better preparedness of individual animal owners. Join us, as we highlight aspects of individual disaster planning and preparedness that can help provide a better... [Continue Reading]

Disaster Preparedness Town Hall Community Event

CIA at Copia Theater 500 First Street, Napa, CA

Napa County officials, Napa CART, and JARR, along with other animal rescue organizations in Napa Valley, have been evaluating disaster response. Much of this evaluation has focused on improving animal outcomes in future disasters through better preparedness of individual animal owners. Join us, as we highlight aspects of individual disaster planning and preparedness that can help provide a better... [Continue Reading]

Field Operations

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

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 [email protected]

Field Operations

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

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 [email protected]

Communications Operations

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

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.... [Continue Reading]

Communications Operations

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

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.... [Continue Reading]

Activation Drill

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

Put your skills to the test in a simulated disaster exercise.

All-Hazards Health & Safety Awareness

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

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... [Continue Reading]

$25.00

Safe Animal Handling and Vitals

Napa Valley Horsemen's Association 1200 Foster Rd, Napa, United States

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 [email protected].