Volunteer News:
Volunteer Spot Light:
Linda Burns
Linda owns The Pampred Pooch Bed & Biscuit. She has 8 dogs and 1 cat. She transports dogs from the south on weekends and also does rescue work here.
Linda was featured in a Bucks County Newspaper article! To read more about Linda check out link:
Thanks Linda for being a great part of
Bucks CART!
VOLUNTEER NOTICE:
BCART Volunteers, we need all active volunteers to be compliant with the SART educational and other requirements as soon as possible. In order for all active volunteers to remain deployable, you must have certain requirements met.
All active volunteers need the County Photo ID tag that can be obtained by getting a photo taken or by contacting me to email a photo in. Many volunteers still do not have ID,or their required paperwork and/or educational courses completed.
Please contact me or Michelle for help in becoming compliant for 2009 so we can be able to count on utilizing you when the animals are in need during a disaster here. If you no longer wish to be an active volunteer and do not wish to complete your requirements, please let me know and we can list you on inactive status.
Maryann King Hasbrouck RN,VT
Bucks County CART Coordinator Bucks County Animal Response Team
PO BOX 392
Levittown, PA 19058 Fax 267 797 5519
Please Note!
There is a new rule that the new Highway vests Joel sent must be worn by CART personell if responding on Federally funded Highways! The vests can be worn over other regular vest/clothing if needed. For this function only, the Orange CART vest EMA supplies may also meet this
requirement. Not everyone has signed up to get one! There are 10 of the new vests stored on each trailer. BUCKS CART MEMBERS!
IF YOU ARE A VOLUNTEER THAT HAS NOT YET BEEN INVITED TO JOIN THE
BUCKS CART YAHOO GROUP,
PLEASE CONTACT MARYANN.
Bucks CART Drill 5/3/2009
Thank You To All Participants:
Diane G.
Jon L.
Tracy K.
Dene and Peter G.
John G.
George S.
Sheryl A.
Monica W.
Robin G.
Suzanna S.
Michelle G.
Ceil D.
Arlene
Deb S.
Marc W.
Bonnie
Doris H.
Kerry B.
 Note from Our Coordinator: I would like to THANK all the GREAT volunteers who came out in the rain today for our CART Drill.
Everyone was wonderful and did a great job. I especially was very impressed by the team leaders (Kerry,Deb,Bob,Arlene,Doris,Suzanne,Marc, Robin,and Bonnie) who despite the surprise element of what they were asked to do, figured everything out and worked well throughout all the scenarios. Michelle did a great job at planning and running the exercise.This was a good learning experience for all. A special Thanks to those who brought their dogs to use as rescue pets . Thanks also to those who brought/donated supplies/food and drinks. This will be one of many drills ,the next being a planned mutual aid drill with neighboring carts and then the next SUN Cart drill. I hope you enjoyed yourself and learned some valuable information,I look forward to seeing you at the next event. Sincerely, Maryann Thank You! To Our Bucks CART Members Who Volunteered At The Following Recent CART Tabling Events:
LSH Pet Fair and MicroChipping Event 4-25-09
Suzanna S
Michelle G
Kerry B
Diane C
Doris H
Sheryl A
Arlene C
John L
Peter G
Robin G DVM
Deb S
Ceil and Dena at LSH Twp.
Maryann
and EARS volunteers: Jenn, Sue G and Rick
Tabling events are an important part of spreading disaster preparedness information with the community. If you are interested in manning the CART table at an event please check out the Bucks CART Events and Trainings Link located under the Navigation Bar above for opportunities. If you have an event that you feel Bucks CART should be a part of please email Maryann.
For more event pictures view the slideshow on the home page or view our album at http://picasaweb.google.com/BucksCART
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CART Team News:
Open Position:
Rescue Coordination Team Leader/Chair
Shelter Operations Committee co-chairs
Positions are Steering Committee positions and are planning and organizational in nature (not tactical positions).
Sheltering Team Leader(s)
Position is a tactical positions.
If you would like to apply fo a volunteer position please email BUCKS CART coordinator at: New Planing and Logisitics Chair!
Tracey Kish is taking the planning and logistics chair position and will be a new addition to the steering committee.
New Safety Committee Co-Chair! Ceil Dixon is taking a safety committee co chair position and the tactical safety officer position and will also be a new addition to the sterring committee. New Operational Communications Team Leader!
Please welcome Mike F. as he takes the position as Operational Communications Team leader.
Mike has law enforcement and extensive field experience. Mike handled field communications during 9-11. Welcome Mike!
Mike P. will assist Mike F. in communications. New Transportation Team Leader!
Please welcome Doris H. who will be taking over as transportation team leader!
 Attention Volunteers!
Are you interested in working with reptiles and amphibians during disasters?
Join our reptile and amphibian care team. Snakes. lizards and turtles are pets that may need resuce and shelter during a disater.
If you are willing to help care for these guys, please contact Maryann, Bucks CART Coordinator at BucksCART1@earthlink.net.
We are also looking for members to join the Operational Communications Team.
Registration has been closed
for the following Bucks CART teams:
Is Your 'Go Bag' Ready?
Personal Gear/Supplies for disasters for Volunteers:
BASIC: Personal clothing to include: Long Pants/Jeans Cart Shirt/Vest Short sleeve/long sleeve shirt jacket Long Johns/coat/hat /gloves (winter) Rain gear Work Boots (steel toe preferred) or at the least stong closed toe shoes (shelter and rescue)
Accessories: ID Belt Small swiss army type knife/leathermans tool Small flashlight for belt Lg. flashlight Sunglasses (neck rope) Baseball cap Watch Work gloves Whistle Pocket size note pad/pen Fanny pack Back pack Slip lead(leash ) (shelter and rescue)
Shelter Specific: Long sleeves/Long pants (lighter for summer/heavy for winter)may have to wear over short sleeves at times. Work boots (steel toe preferred)or stong closed toe shoe Belt Ear plugs Bandana/hair tie/baseball cap Whistle Gloves(work) Safety glasses Leash(slip lead) Fanny pack
TAR/LAR/Water rescue specific gear as outlined in certification course.* In general basic personal rescue gear bag basic to include: Ear Plugs Hard hat/helmet Hat Mask Binoculars Whistle Belt Safety goggles Work Gloves Life jacket Waders/waterproof boots/wet/dry suit*(see above) Rain gear Work boots (steel toe) Long pants/jeans Coveralls Long sleeve shirt/jacket Winter gear Flashlight(sm and lg) Slip lead leash Backpack/fanny pack
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Some PET Disaster Preparedness Tips YOU Should Know:ü NEVER leave your animals behind!!!
ü Have a disaster plan for your family that includes your pets. ü Have a disaster supply kit ready for your pets in case of a disaster. ü Have pet-friendly hotels or evacuation locations planned in advance to evacuate with your pets. ü Have ID Tags and collars for all pets. Micro chipping is best ID.  |
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