Join a conversation about the importance of planning for a disaster event in your community before you and your agency are thrust into a response. The panel will discuss:

• Identifying the role that you, your agency and your partners will play during a response
• The process of developing a disaster plan
• Policy updates that may inform or guide how you respond, including The PREPARED Act, updates on AWA contingency rules, and state developments
• The importance of training, equipment, partnerships, and structure during a disaster response, including Incident Command System (ICS)

Moderated by Jim Tedford, CAWA, CEO & President, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

The Roundtable Guests:

• Tim Rickey, Vice President, Field Investigations & Response, ASPCA
• Tim Perciful, Manager, Disaster Response, ASPCA
• Susan Anderson, Director, Disaster Response, ASPCA
• Andrew Binovi, Senior Manager, Federal Legislation, ASPCA

WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-preparing-your-agency-for-disaster