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As you are aware, Hurricane Florence is currently approaching the East Coast as a category 4 hurricane, causing the governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland to make emergency declarations. A life-threatening storm surge is likely along the coastlines […]
Read MoreAs the deadly wildfires in California continue to burn, and with peak hurricane season just around the corner, we encourage you to take the time to review your facility’s response plans and discuss how you may be able to enhance […]
Read MoreOn November 30th the ZAHP Fusion Center hosted a ZAHP Chat discussing recent events through the perspective of USDA/Animal Care, with speakers who responded to various affected areas. The call included a brief “FEMA Disaster Assistance 101” as well as […]
Read MoreThe ZAHP Fusion Center has become aware of some potential resources of assistance (included below) for facilities beginning the long road to recovery from Hurricane Irma. Please note, it is always a Best Practice to discuss liability and compensatory issues […]
Read MoreIn the ongoing response to Hurricane Harvey the exotic animal community has gone above and beyond to assist facilities in need, proving once again that helping one another is in our DNA. As the long road to recovery from Harvey […]
Read MoreIrma Update: 9/7/17 As Hurricane Irma continues its path towards Florida, we wanted to take this opportunity to share the below contact information and resources. The latest information on Irma’s path is available on the National Hurricane Center’s site here: […]
Read MoreAs we enter the peak months (August – October) of the Atlantic’s hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated their outlook (http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane.shtml ) to predict a 60% chance of an above normal hurricane season, up from […]
Read MoreThe Atlantic hurricane season will officially start on June 1st, meaning there is no better time than the present to make sure your facility is prepared. The projected forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season is less active than the 2016 […]
Read MoreWildfire preparedness is top of mind after the deadly wildfire in Tennessee. While news out of Gatlinburg showed managed wildlife facilities fared very well, it is a somber reminder that planning for such events is essential. Preserving human life […]
Read MoreUPDATE 3: November 15, 2016 It has been one month since Hurricane Matthew, and while recovery will continue for some time in many of the affected regions, we would like to share some positive stories about facilities in our industry […]
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