Events

This is an orientation training for those familiar with Napa CART and have taken this specific training in the past. It is also one of the requirements needed to become a Certified Animal Disaster Service Worker for Napa CART. Check-in begins at 8:30am and the training will run from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Wear clothing suitable... [Continue Reading]

CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) is taught through Napa County Office of Emergency Services and is required of all active volunteers. This February 16 class is the annual refresher for people who have already completed the program. 

This class is required for Napa CART volunteers assisting with the sheltering and shelter in place of small animals (house pets) and is highly recommended for all volunteers.

This class is required for Napa CART volunteers assisting with the sheltering and shelter in place of small animals (house pets) and is highly recommended for all volunteers.

This class is to prepare and certify volunteers to haul animals in trailers during emergencies, as well as for all related animal transportation activities. Required for Trailer drivers, recommended for pilot car and general transportation drivers.

Procedures for setting up and operating emergency shelter for large animals: Bio-security, Forms, Nutrition, Intake and Discharge, Animal Identification, and more. Required for Large Animal Shelter and Shelter-In-Place volunteers, but recommended for all volunteers. RSVP to info@napacart.org

We need help going through our cargo trailers to inventory and label all contents. We also need help organizing and collating forms, making signage and more. Get yourself familiarized with our trailers and the contents. For those that are interested, Allen Harrison will also provide a proper chainsaw handling demonstration. RSVP to info@napacart.org

We need help going through our cargo trailers to inventory and label all contents. We also need help organizing and collating forms, making signage and more. Get yourself familiarized with our trailers and the contents. For those that are interested, Allen Harrison will also provide a proper chainsaw handling demonstration. RSVP to info@napacart.org

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 info@napacart.org

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 info@napacart.org

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]

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]

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. 

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. 

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]

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]

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

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]

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.

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... [Continue Reading]