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This webinar series introduces Secure Zoo Strategy (SZS), a guide to help facilities develop business continuity plans that address the unique needs of the exotic animal industry in Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) outbreaks. While the initial series concluded on April […]
Read MoreEarlier this month the ZAHP Fusion Center helped facilitate regional preparedness meetings in South Carolina (including North Carolina and Georgia) and Florida as a continuation of the effort to improve coordination and communication in response for the Exotic Animal Industry. […]
Read MoreIn late February the ZAHP Fusion Center held a workshop on Enhancing Training for Response in the Exotic Animal Industry, hosted by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (OHDZA). The purpose of this inaugural workshop, attended by representatives from 16 zoological […]
Read MoreSince it began in 2014, the ZAHP Fusion Center has worked to bridge the gap between the managed wildlife community and the emergency management sector by disseminating information on various hazards, developing industry specific resources and trainings, coordinating regional meetings, […]
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 MoreIn June the ZAHP Fusion Center traveled to Austin, TX to conduct the Zoo Ready meeting for Veterinary Services District 4, focusing on enhancing foreign animal disease response communication channels, with an additional one-day workshop on Contingency Planning for the […]
Read MoreThis update includes a debrief on a hazardous materials tabletop that recently took place at a zoo including links to resources and materials that can assist other facilities concerned about that threat. Information for free virtual trainings from the […]
Read MoreIn late March, the ZAHP Fusion Center participated in the Safety Summit held at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Midyear meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are happy to share the following presentations and relevant documents with you: DHS […]
Read MoreForeign Animal Diseases: Health Emergencies and Continuity Crushers Presentations Foreign Animal Diseases (FADs) represent a threat to our mission of connecting the public to the natural world through our animals. Whether an FAD directly causes disease in the collection, or […]
Read MoreHeld as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Mid-year Meeting, the ZAHP Fusion Center worked with the AZA Safety Committee to present on two topics at this year’s Safety Summit: active shooter scenarios, and flooding events. A […]
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