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Lakeland FL. is hit with disasters that impact our animals every single year. SPCA Florida is on a mission to save dogs and cats when natural disasters and man-made disasters strike. Trained volunteers with Florida State Animal Response Coalition, better known as FL SARC, ensure these animals have someone on their side when they need it the most. When you join our team, it gives FL SARC the power to: · Respond to local, state, and national disasters · Deploy emergency resources and trained responders · Transport animals to safety before, during, and after a disaster To register to become a lifesaving volunteer, go to www.flsarc.org and click on "training" An opportunity to take the Operations Level Small Animal Emergency Sheltering class on Saturday & Sunday May 20th & May 21st, 2023 at St. Lucie County Emergency Operations Center in Ft. Pierce, FL. The Operations Level (Level 2) class will provide the knowledge and skills needed to lead a team. Operations class is open to anyone who has completed Level 1, Awareness Class and has a current FEMA 100 Certificate. “Our goal is to provide skilled and FEMA certified volunteers as a ready resource during times of disaster”, said Shelley Thayer, Executive Director for SPCA Florida. Additional training classes will be listed on the website listed above as they are scheduled. When disaster strikes, together, we will be ready. #### About SPCA Florida Founded in 1979, SPCA Florida exists to eliminate animal suffering and engage the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals. SPCA Florida will help and heal 20,000 dogs and cats through its SPCA Florida Animal Medical Center and provide direct care for 4,000 animals through its Adoption Center this year. Ani-Meals and Food Assistance Programs, provide food and medical care for animals of homebound families and families who need supplemental food for thousands of dogs and cats each year.
Lakeland FL. is hit with disasters that impact our animals every single year. SPCA Florida is on a mission to save dogs and cats when natural disasters and man-made disasters strike. Trained volunteers with Florida State Animal Response Coalition, better known as FL SARC, ensure these animals have someone on their side when they need it the most. When you join our team, it gives FL SARC the power to:
· Respond to local, state, and national disasters
· Deploy emergency resources and trained responders
· Transport animals to safety before, during, and after a disaster
To register to become a lifesaving volunteer, go to www.flsarc.org and click on "training"
An opportunity to take the Operations Level Small Animal Emergency Sheltering class on Saturday & Sunday May 20th & May 21st, 2023 at St. Lucie County Emergency Operations Center in Ft. Pierce, FL. The Operations Level (Level 2) class will provide the knowledge and skills needed to lead a team. Operations class is open to anyone who has completed Level 1, Awareness Class and has a current FEMA 100 Certificate.
“Our goal is to provide skilled and FEMA certified volunteers as a ready resource during times of disaster”, said Shelley Thayer, Executive Director for SPCA Florida.
Additional training classes will be listed on the website listed above as they are scheduled.
When disaster strikes, together, we will be ready.
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About SPCA Florida
Founded in 1979, SPCA Florida exists to eliminate animal suffering and engage the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals. SPCA Florida will help and heal 20,000 dogs and cats through its SPCA Florida Animal Medical Center and provide direct care for 4,000 animals through its Adoption Center this year. Ani-Meals and Food Assistance Programs, provide food and medical care for animals of homebound families and families who need supplemental food for thousands of dogs and cats each year.