This webinar was presented on May 3, 2024
Enhancing Preparedness: An Overview of USDA Contingency Planning in Transport and Emergency Management provides a concise exploration of USDA Contingency Planning Requirements, emphasizing transport logistics and emergency management. Viewers will gain practical insights into utilizing tools and templates, disaster preparedness strategies, and the critical elements of effective contingency plans. The session also covers the significance of annual reviews, documentation, and showcases the collaborative efforts of the Colorado Working Group for Emergency Management (COWGEM). Presentations are followed by a panel Q & A.
This offering was presented by the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) in collaboration with the AZA Safety Committee, ZAA Safety and Security Committee, and ZDR3.
Presentations:
- Basics and Overview of Contingency Planning Rule – Ashley Zielinski, ZAHP Director, AAZV
- Risk Assessment, Training Plan Development, & Animal Transport in Emergent Circumstances – Julia Wagner, Executive Director, ZDR3 and Co-Chair of the ZAA Safety & Security Committee
- Colorado Working Group for Emergency Management (COWGEM) – Jeff Halter, Vice President of Animal Care, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Additional Panelists:
- Maria Gallegos – Senior Director, Health, Safety & Security at Houston Zoo and Chair of the AZA Safety Committee
- Erin McNally, LVT – Director of Crisis Response at Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees (GRAZE) and Co-Chair of the ZAA Safety & Security Committee
- Shanna Simpson – Animal Curator at Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center