IS-111.A: Livestock in Disasters

Provider: FEMA

Course Overview: This course combines the knowledge of livestock producers and emergency managers to present a unified approach to mitigate the impact of disasters on animal agriculture.

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this training, the learner will be able to:

• understand issues that arise when disasters affect livestock,
• determine a farm's susceptibility to hazards, and
• identify actions to reduce economic losses and human and animal suffering in disasters.

Course Length: 3.5 hours

Target Audience: Emergency management officials and livestock owners

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