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J <br />While the CART will assist with animal care at personnel shelter, the pet owners at the <br />shelters are responsible for the care and feeding of their pets. The CART will also assist <br />with the search and rescue of lost animals as needed. The Emergency Management <br />Coordinator will be the county point of contact to request assistance from the CART. <br />Once deployed, the CART will report to the county Animal Control Officer, who will <br />supervise the use of the team. <br />H. The Public Information Officer will provide information on the care of pets and <br />livestock during emergencies. This will include animal shelter locations for pets, <br />livestock, and wildlife during emergency situations. The PIO will coordinate all media <br />activities and press releases associated with the protection of animals. The PIO will: <br />1. Provide instructions on the preparation of pets and livestock for an impending <br />emergency. <br />2. Provide information on the location of temporary animal shelters to drop off <br />lost or stray animals, animals that that people cannot care for, or animals that need <br />immediate medical assistance. <br />3. During response operations, develop a system to direct inquiries on lost pets <br />and livestock to the appropriate animal shelters. <br />l I. The Emergency Management Coordinator will request veterinary suppoz~t when <br />needed. The first contact will be with the local veterinarians and, if additional support is <br />necessary, he will request this through the State Emergency Operations Center. <br />J. The Animal Control Officer will dispose of animal carcasses using normal <br />procedures. Should the number of carcasses exceed local disposal capabilities, the EM <br />Coordinator will request assistance from the State EOC. All disposal operations will be <br />coordinated with the Cabarrus Health Alliance to avoid any dangers to public health. <br />IV. DIRECTION AND CONTROL <br />A. The Cabazrus County Sheriff s Department will direct and control all activities <br />related to animal protection and control during a disaster. <br />B. The Animal Control Officer will direct operations using the Incident Command <br />System. <br />C. The Sheriff s Department will coordinate all animal control efforts with the EM <br />Coordinator. If necessary, the EM Coordinator will authorize the ACO to conduct direct <br />liaison with appropriate state agencies. <br />i l <br />EOP/ANNEX O 3 <br />September 2008 <br /> <br /> <br />L <br /> <br />it <br />l <br />n <br />k'. <br /> <br />F-2 246 of 408 <br />