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Join The FVMA Vet Corps Now To Be Trained And Ready To Help
The Vet Corps was founded in 2007, comprised of veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide the infrastructure for the veterinarians and their staffs during disasters. The FVMA, UFCVM, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services established the volunteer corps of veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support response measures in the event of an emergency involving animals and animal health. In the aftermath of any emergency, veterinarians and veterinary technicians may be needed to assist local, state and national response teams to meet the needs of animals
and people. These professionals would be a part of the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (SART), serving under Emergency Support Function (ESF) 17, and the state Emergency Response Team. Veterinary staff may serve in assessing veterinary response capabilities and provide for emergency animal treatment in the aftermath of a natural disaster, or may serve in support of disease surveillance and control efforts in combating devastating diseases affecting Florida’s animals. To join the Vet Corps, send your name, address, telephone numbers (including cell phone number) and email address to info@fvma.org
Waiting Until A Disaster To Volunteer Is Too Late! PALM BEACH COUNTY
medical reserve corps GEARS UP
WANTS LOCAL VETERINARIANS INVOLVED The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is in need of the services of Veterinarians in Palm Beach County. If you would like to be involved and can volunteer to be of service in the event of a disaster, the MRC is looking for you. Palm Beach County MRC: • • •
Pre-identifies, pre-credentials, trains and prepares MRC members BEFORE a disaster. Supports the operation of special needs shelter, medical aid stations, mass immunization clinics, hospital surge and other emergency health and medical needs of the community. Prepares members to become an immediate part of the solution.
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For All the Information Contact: Natalie Gonzalez Palm Beach County Medical Society 3540 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 101 West Palm Beach,FL 33406 Tel: (561) 433-3940 Fax: (561) 412-2104 Email: NatalieG@pbcms.org Website: www.pbcms.org/MRC