Progress 09/01/12 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:One specific target audience has been the 13 participating Extension agents. Weworked with these agentsto develop disaster preparedness plans for pets and service animals specific to their communities. The agents' roles included working with the network of community members and authorities within their communities who were involved in disaster planning and preparation. Therefore the first target audience for our project included the network of people within each of the 13 counties that were involved in disaster planning and animal care, including police, firefighters and government officials, animal shelter workers, and county-level staffers. As we completed this project we have developed and deployed instructional and guidance materialsdesigned to assist broader audiences outside of our participating counties. These materials are available on a website and referrable through the EDEN website. Therefore these materials are available to any of the extension personnel who may be involved in disaster planning, as well as other citizens not involved inextension or unfamiliar with EDEN. Therefore the impact of our project is national in scope. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?All target CSU Extension Agents were trained in basic animal emergency management. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. All Agents received additional support as they followed their plans. As expected we have had a wide range of technical support and training for animal emergency response and EOC Support thatwere requestedacross the project counties. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Agents have attended Annual Extension Forum in Fort Collins and consulted individually with PetAid Director to plan best strategy for local meetings to develop county emergency plans. Each agent participated in consultation either by phone or in-person with the Director of Disaster Services to develop an individualized work plan for each county. As we have completed the project we now have disseminated the results through our publication of the toolkit on the website. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Using an already developed animal emergency response planning toolkit, meet with 13 extension agents to create a framework for the following components related to the management of pets and service animals: a. Disaster preparedness b. Disaster response This objectivewas accomplished. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. 2. In collaboration with each agent's community: a. Develop a work-plan b. Provide consultation to accomplish the plan Work plans were developed. PetAid Animal Emergency Planner traveled to each county/area and met with county stakeholders and agents to draft county animal emergency plans. Technical assistance was made available to help with emergency planning, County/area ART team development and resource identification/acquisition. Extension Agents assisted ART with identifying local resources including equipment, facilities and volunteers. All counties were engaged with this process. 3. Evaluate the implementation process and challenges in each community as the agents work to develop an improved level of disaster preparedness for pet and service animals. Three process evaluation surveys were distributed via e-mail to each of the participating extension agents. A total of 13 agents responded providing information about progress to date, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and potential ways to overcome those challenges. The process evaluation survey was administered to determine the progress toward objectives for each agent. Additionally we conducted tabletop exercises and evaluations to evaluate implementation and readiness. 4. Evaluate the changes in perception of preparedness of the agents and community stakeholders before and after implementation of the planning process. A pretest survey regarding perceptions of community readiness to implement a pet and service animal disaster preparedness plan in each agent's county (counties in some cases) was administered. A posttest was administered to compare pre and post responses as well as to determine the commonalities among agents and their communities and lessons learned. Key informant interviews were conducted at the Extension Forum. Another post-test evaluating community readiness, and 2 additional tabletop exercises were conducted. Observations were incorporated into the final product of a manual to assist other agents. 5. Develop a manual to assist other extension personnel with local implementation addressing: a. Understanding the planning process in their own communities b. Troubleshooting the obstacles to disaster preparedness in their communities This objective is accomplished. We designed and published arevised toolkit to assist other agents in replicating the process of community preparedness. The toolkit includes 7 chapters, covering the steps involved in disaster planning for animals. Webinars are also included on the site and delve deeper into specific topics covered by the chapters. The website with the toolkit also includes animal sheltering webinars. 6. Disseminate via the Eden and eXtension websites: a. The Animal Emergency Response Planning Toolkit b. The manual developed to assist implementation This last objective has also been completed. The toolkithas been written and reviewed and edited using reviewers suggestions. The toolkit has been posted to an Extension website accessible to any interested parties. There are links at the EDEN website under the resources page so it is specifically accessible to extension personnel involved in disaster planning.
Publications
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Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
http://extension.colostate.edu/disaster-web-sites/community-animal-disaster-planning-toolkit/
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Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:Our specific target audience at this phase of the project has been the 13 participating Extension agents. We are working with these agents as they develop diaster preparedness plans for pets and service animals specific to their communities. The agents' roles include working with the network of community members and authorities within their communities who are involved in disaster planning and preparation. Therefore the target audience for our project include the network of people within each of the 13 counties that are involved in disaster planning and animal care, including police, firefighters and government officials, animal shelter workers, and county-level staffers. Aswe complete this project in the next couple of monthswe will be finishingthe instuctional and guidance materials that will be deployed for broader audiences outside of our participating counties so that the impact of our project is national in scope. Changes/Problems:Our only changes have been modest changes in timelines that were necessary to accomodate the schedules of so many participants, all of whom have had conflicting time demands along the way. There were no significant changes in approach or final accomplishments expected. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?All target CSU Extension Agents are trained in basic animal emergency management. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. All Agents have re3ceived additional support as they followed their plans. As expected we have hada wide range of technical support and training for animal emergency response and EOC Support that have been asked for across the project counties. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Agents have attended Annual Extension Forum in Fort Collins and consulted individually with PetAid Director to plan best strategy for local meetings to develop county emergency plans. Each agent participated in consultation either by phone or in-person with the Director of Disaster Services to develop an individualized work plan for each county. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The toolkit and accompanying implementation manual will be final edited, formatted,completed and disseminated as proposed
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Using an already developed animal emergency response planning toolkit, meet with 13 extension agents to create a framework for the following components related to the management of pets and service animals: a. Disaster preparedness b. Disaster response This objective has been accomplished. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. 2. In collaboration with each agent's community: a. Develop a work-plan b. Provide consultation to accomplish the plan Work plans were developed. PetAid Animal Emergency Planner traveled to each county/area and met with county stakeholders and agent to draft county animal emergency plans. Ongoing technical assistance available to help with emergency plan. County/area ART team development and resource identification/acquisition. Extension Agents assist ART with identifying local resources including equipment, facilities and volunteers. All countieswere engaged with this process andwe havecompleted this objective. 3. Evaluate the implementation process and challenges in each community as the agents work to develop an improved level of disaster preparedness for pet and service animals. Three process evaluation surveys were distributed via e-mail to each of the participating extension agents. A total of 13 agents responded providing information about progress to date, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and potential ways to overcome those challenges. The process evaluation survey was administered to determine the progress toward objectives for each agent. Additionally we have conducted tabletop exercises and evaluations to evaluate implementation and readiness. 4. Evaluate the changes in perception of preparedness of the agents and community stakeholders before and after implementation of the planning process. A pretest survey regarding perceptions of community readiness to implement a pet and service animal disaster preparedness plan in each agent's county (counties in some cases) was administered. A posttest was administered to compare pre and post responses as well as to determine the commonalities among agents and their communities and lessons learned. Key informant interviews were conducted at the Extension Forum. Another post-test evaluating community readiness,and 2 additional tabletop exercises were conducted. Observations are incorporated into the final product of a manual to assist other agents. 5. Develop a manual to assist other extension personnel with local implementation addressing: a. Understanding the planning process in their own communities b. Troubleshooting the obstacles to disaster preparedness in their communities This objective is almost finished. It is scheduled for completion at the end of theFall and is in part, based on key informant interviews with the agents as well as observations of Tabletop exercises. Observations are included in the revised toolkit and manual to assist other agents in replicating the process of community preparedness. 6. Disseminate via the Eden and eXtension websites: a. The Animal Emergency Response Planning Toolkit b. The manual developed to assist implementation This lastobjective will be completed to finalize the project. The toolkit and manusal have been written and and reviewed and edits to finalize the manual are underway. They will then be made available as originally proposed.
Publications
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Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: Our specific target audience at this phase of the project has been the 13 participating Extension agents. We are working with these agents as they develop diaster preparedness plans for pets and service animals specific to their communities. The agents' roles include working with the network of community members and authorities within their communities who are involved in disaster planning and preparation. Therefore the target audience for our project include the network of people within each of the 13 counties that are involved in disaster planning and animal care, including police, firefighters and government officials, animal shelter workers, and county-level staffers. As the project moves into the second year we will be developing the instuctional and guidance materials that will be deployed for broader audiences outside of our participating counties so that the impact of our project is national in scope. Changes/Problems: Our only change was the need to extend our timeline. We originally proposed to accomplish all the objectives within 2 years. Some of our objectives, such as providing the initial training sessions, depended primarily on the principle collaborators scheduling the sessions and conducting the training. But other objectives rely upon the cooperating extension agents being able to organize their CARTs and assembling resources for the emergency response teams. Some of the agents encountered significant challenges either with the project activities per se, or with other needs developing in their communities that required them to direct attention to other areas. Therefore some of the later project goals needed to adjust to the timetable of the agents. These conflicts are not surprising, but delayed completion of the project until the third year. We anticipate completion within the coming reporting period. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? All target CSU Extension Agents are trained in basic animal emergency management. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. All Agents have an Initial Project Plan that they have reviewed and are working from. PetAid Colorado is on track with deliverables from the Project. As expected we have a wide range of technical support and training for animal emergency response and EOC Support that have been asked for across the project counties. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Agents attend Annual Extension Forum in Fort Collins and will have the opportunity to consult individually with PetAid Director to plan best strategy for future local meetings to develop county emergency plans. Each agent participated in consultation either by phone or in-person with the Director of Disaster Services to develop an individualized work plan for each county. In addition, agents also participated in individualized consultation meetings during the eXtension Forum in November, 2013. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Extension Agents assist ART with identifying local resources including equipment, facil All counties are now engaged with this process and are at different stages of completion of these objectives. Additional CART training is expected to be scheduled as additional counties progress with developing CART Teams. Assess process of ART development in each local. Write narrative of best practices for development based on experiences in different locales and revise toolkit accordingly. Develop a manual to assist other extension personnel with local implementation addressing 1. Understanding the planning process in their own communities 2. Troubleshooting the obstacles to disaster preparedness in their communities This objective is currently in process. It is scheduled for completion at the end of the project and is in part, based on key informant interviews with the agents as well as an observation of Tabletop exercises, both to be completed in the coming year. After all data collection has been completed and analyzed, the toolkit and accompanying implementation manual will be completed and disseminated as proposed
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Using an already developed animal emergency response planning toolkit, meet with 13 extension agents to create a framework for the following components related to the management of pets and service animals: a. Disaster preparedness b. Disaster response This objective has been accomplished. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. 2. In collaboration with each agent's community: a. Develop a work-plan b. Provide consultation to accomplish the plan Work plans were developed.PetAid Animal Emergency Planner traveled to each county/area and met with county stakeholders and agent to draft county animal emergency plans. Ongoing technical assistance available to help with emergency plan. County/area ART team development and resource identification/acquisition. Extension Agents assist ART with identifying local resources including equipment, facilities and volunteers. All counties are now engaged with this process and are at different stages of completion of this objective. 3. Evaluate the implementation process and challenges in each community as the agents work to develop an improved level of disaster preparedness for pet and service animals. Three process evaluation surveys were distributed via e-mail to each of the participating extension agents. A total of 13 agents responded providing information about progress to date, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and potential ways to overcome those challenges. The process evaluation survey was administered to determine the progress toward objectives for each agent. Additionally we have conducted tabletop exercises and evaluations to evaluate implementation and readiness. 4. Evaluate the changes in perception of preparedness of the agents and community stakeholders before and after implementation of the planning process A pretest survey regarding perceptions of community readiness to implement a pet and service animal disaster preparedness plan in each agent's county (counties in some cases) was administered. A posttest will be administered at the end of the project to compare pre and post responses as well as to determine the commonalities among agents and their communities and lessons learned. Key informant interviews were conducted at the Extension Forum in November. Still needing to be performed are another post-test evaluating community readiness, another process evaluation and 2 additional tabletop exercises with evaluations. 5. Develop a manual to assist other extension personnel with local implementation addressing: a. Understanding the planning process in their own communities b. Troubleshooting the obstacles to disaster preparedness in their communities This objective is currently in process. It is scheduled for completion at the end of the project and is in part, based on key informant interviews with the agents as well as an observation of a Tabletop exercise, both to be completed in the second year of funding. It has been observed that each county is unique in relation to its progress toward objectives and meeting its proposed timelines (e.g., some counties have an existing animal annex while others do not, some counties have CARTS that are in different stages of readiness, overall, the needs in each county vary based upon rural/urban or seasonal populations). The remaining evaluation questions originally proposed will be addressed upon completion of the post-test of agent perceptions, the remaining process evaluations, the key informant interviews and the Tabletop exercises 6. Disseminate via the Eden and eXtension websites: a. The Animal Emergency Response Planning Toolkit b. The manual developed to assist implementation After all data collection has been completed and analyzed, the toolkit and accompanying implementation manual will be completed and disseminated as proposed at the end of Year 2.
Publications
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Progress 09/01/12 to 08/31/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Our specifictarget audience at this phase of the project has been the 13participating Extension agents. We are working with these agents as they develop diaster preparedness plans for pets and service animalsspecific to their communities. The agents' roles include working with the network of community members and authorities within their communities who are involved in disaster planning and preparation. Therefore the target audience for our project include the network of people within each of the 13 counties that are involved in disaster planning and animal care, including police, firefightersand government officials, animal shelter workers, and county-level staffers. As the project moves into the second year we will be developing the instuctional and guidance materials that will be deployed for broader audiences outside of our participating counties so that the impact of our project is national in scope. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? All target CSU Extension Agents are trained in basic animal emergency management. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. All Agents have an Initial Project Plan that they have reviewed and are working from. PetAid Colorado is on track with deliverables from the Master Timeline of the Project. As expected we have a wide range of technical support and training for animal emergency response and EOC Support that have been asked for across the project counties. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Agents attend Annual Extension Forum in Fort Collins and will have the opportunity to consult individually with PetAid Director to plan best strategy for future local meetings to develop county emergency plans. Each agent participated in consultation either by phone or in-person with the Director of Disaster Services to develop an individualized work plan for each county. In addition, agents also participated in individualized consultation meetings during the eXtension Forum in November, 2012. Percent complete: 100% December 2012 – May 2013 - Schedule local (county or area) meetings Metrics: PetAid Animal Emergency Planner travels to each county/area and meets with county stakeholders and agent to draft county animal emergency plans. Ongoing technical assistance available to help with emergency plan. Percent complete: In progress. Detail: Currently in progress. Each county is in a different point of evolution of this work and some are not ready for PetAid meetings while others have embraced progress in this area. June 2013 – February 2014 County/area ART team development and resource identification/acquisition. Metric: Extension Agents assist ART with identifying local resources including equipment, facilities and volunteers. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? June 2013 – February 2014 County/area ART team development and resource identification/acquisition. Metric: Extension Agents assist ART with identifying local resources including equipment, facilities and volunteers. Percent complete: In progress Detail: All counties are now engaged with this process and are at different stages of completion of this objective. March and April 2014 Metric: PetAid conducts CART Training for ART participants in each of the locals. Percent complete: In progress. Detail: CART Training had been delivered or is currently being scheduled with all counties with an existing CART. Additional CART training is expected to be scheduled as additional counties progress with developing CART Teams. May – September 2014 Metric: Assess process of ART development in each local. Write narrative of best practices for development based on experiences in different locales and revise toolkit accordingly. Percent complete: To be started. Detail: To be documented in update Develop a manual to assist other extension personnel with local implementation addressing: Understanding the planning process in their own communities Troubleshooting the obstacles to disaster preparedness in their communities This objective is currently in process. It is scheduled for completion at the end of the project and is in part, based on key informant interviews with the agents as well as an observation of a Tabletop exercise, both to be completed in the second year of funding. Disseminate via the Eden and eXtension websites: The Animal Emergency Response Planning Toolkit The manual developed to assist implementation After all data collection has been completed and analyzed, the toolkit and accompanying implementation manual will be completed and disseminated as proposed at the end of Year 2.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
OBJECTIVES Using an already developed animal emergency response planning toolkit, meet with 13 extension agents to create a framework for the following components related to the management of pets and service animals: Disaster preparedness Disaster response October 2012 –Regional Meetings This objective has been accomplished. Three regional meetings were held in different parts of the state and were attended by all participating agents. The Director of Disaster Services (Debra Schnackenberg, PetAID) presented materials from the emergency response planning toolkit as well information about current federal and state regulations for pet and service animal disaster preparedness. Metric: Schedule 3 meetings (one in each CSU Extension defined state region) with participating agents of that region and their regional director. Percent complete: 100% Detail: This objective is complete. Agents received 8 hours of Animal Emergency Planning training based on FEMA CPG101. 2. In collaboration with each agent’s community: Develop a work-plan Provide consultation to accomplish the plan November 2012 – Agent Interviews and Initial Project Planning Metric: Agents attend Annual Extension Forum in Fort Collins and will have the opportunity to consult individually with PetAid Director to plan best strategy for future local meetings to develop county emergency plans. Each agent participated in consultation either by phone or in-person with the Director of Disaster Services to develop an individualized work plan for each county. In addition, agents also participated in individualized consultation meetings during the eXtension Forum in November, 2012. Percent complete: 100% December 2012 – May 2013 - Schedule local (county or area) meetings Metrics: PetAid Animal Emergency Planner travels to each county/area and meets with county stakeholders and agent to draft county animal emergency plans. Ongoing technical assistance available to help with emergency plan. Percent complete: In progress. Detail: Currently in progress. Each county is in a different point of evolution of this work and some are not ready for PetAid meetings while others have embraced progress in this area. June 2013 – February 2014 County/area ART team development and resource identification/acquisition. Metric: Extension Agents assist ART with identifying local resources including equipment, facilities and volunteers. Percent complete: In progress Detail: All counties are now engaged with this process and are at different stages of completion of this objective. Evaluate the implementation process and challenges in each community as the agents work to develop an improved level of disaster preparedness for pet and service animals. A process evaluation survey was developed and distributed via e-mail in the 6th month to each of the participating extension agents. A total of 13 agents responded providing information about progress to date, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and potential ways to overcome those challenges. The process evaluation survey will be administered at the 12 month time point and again at the 18 month time-point to determine the progress toward objectives for each agent. Evaluate the changes in perception of preparedness of the agents and community stakeholders before and after implementation of the planning process. A pretest survey regarding perceptions of community readiness to implement a pet and service animal disaster preparedness plan in each agent’s county (counties in some cases) was administered. A posttest will be administered at the end of the project to compare pre and post responses as well as to determine the commonalities among agents and their communities and lessons learned. Develop a manual to assist other extension personnel with local implementation addressing: Understanding the planning process in their own communities Troubleshooting the obstacles to disaster preparedness in their communities This objective is currently in process. It is scheduled for completion at the end of the project and is in part, based on key informant interviews with the agents as well as an observation of a Tabletop exercise, both to be completed in the second year of funding. Disseminate via the Eden and eXtension websites: The Animal Emergency Response Planning Toolkit The manual developed to assist implementation After all data collection has been completed and analyzed, the toolkit and accompanying implementation manual will be completed and disseminated as proposed at the end of Year 2. Evaluation Summary Based on agents’ responses to the pretest perception of readiness survey, the 6 month process evaluation survey and evaluators’ observations, the related project objectives and activities have been met during the required timeframe. In addition to the progress on objectives, the evaluation team would like to report the following additional observations: First, it has been observed that each county is unique in relation to its progress toward objectives and meeting its proposed timelines (e.g., some counties have an existing animal annex while others do not, some counties have CARTS that are in different stages of readiness, overall, the needs in each county vary based upon rural/urban or seasonal populations). Next, the importance of developing collaborative community relationships at the outset without a preset plan is extremely important. This allows for open collaboration and development of plans that are unique to the needs of each community. This approach verifies the community building theory base proposed, as the appropriate choice for the project. And lastly, the remaining evaluation questions originally proposed will be addressed upon completion of the post-test of agent perceptions, the remaining process evaluations, the key informant interviews and the Tabletop exercises that will all take place in Year 2 of the project.
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