Cover photo: Staff from San Antonio Zoo pose in front of debris. Photo: ZDR3 By Mandy Matson A zoological facility navigating the aftermath of a devastating incident—such as a fire, severe storm damage, or flooding—is a unique entity requiring equally […]
Read MoreOn May 24, 2022, NOAA released its predictions for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, making this the seventh consecutive above-normal […]
Read MoreThe week of May 9th – 15th has been declared National Hurricane Preparedness Week! With hurricane season rapidly approaching, there is no better time to review the most current information about the upcoming season and ensure that your facility is […]
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 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 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 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 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 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: […]
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