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Lamorinda DART Brochures
The Heartache of Losing A Loved One Can Leave A Scar for LifeMore than 30,000 pets in Lamorinda. Most of them loved and owned by children. Who wants to explain to them why their pet could not be saved?
Read the brochure (pdf) DART Training BrochureWhat to expect from a Lamorinda DART Training.
Read the brochure (pdf).
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Photo Copyright Troy Snow - taken during Hurricane Katrina
The numbers are staggering: there are 30,000+ pets in Lamorinda. Who will save them (and you)?
Saving The Whole Family
The Lamorinda Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) training turns regular CERT members into professional animal disaster responders.
Professional Grade
The Disaster Animal Response Team training uses certifications from national organizations and delivers professional animal disaster responders.
Introduction to the Incident Command System - 3 hours
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents - 3 hours
National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction - 3 hours
DART Basic Training
DART Basic Training - 20 Hours
National Response Framework, An Introduction - 3 hours
Animals in Disaster, Module A: Awareness and Preparedness
10 Hours of Training / 1.0 CEU's
American Red Cross
Pet First Aid & CPR 4 Hours
American Red Cross
First Aid & Adult CPR w/AED - 7 Hours
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Written by Frans Hoffman
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There is a wildfire at Mt Diablo. usDART is watching the incident. Lamorinda DART members should check their go-kits and be ready for further announcements by email.
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The News -
Latest News
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Written by Frans Hoffman
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 The grass fire in Walnut Creek this Friday is a reminder that Nothern California is heading for what could be the worst fire season in history. Thanks to the abundant rainfall this winter there is more fuel than ever in the hills of the Bay Area. We have raised ur alert level. While there are no deployment plans at the moment we recommend that DART members check their go kits to be at the ready.
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The News -
DART News
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Written by Frans Hoffman
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Picture this: New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina, five starving Rottweilers are stranded on a roof, and the only thing on hand to help them make the journey to safety is one long 2 x 4 board. What’s a determined animal rescuer to do? |
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DART Training
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Written by Lynda Blaska
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ATTENTION: CERT GRADUATES | Join the Walnut Creek DART Team
Are you ready to make a difference?There are over 34,000 dogs and cats in the Walnut Creek area that could be affected by a disaster. Walnut Creek DART focuses on rescuing and sheltering animals during a disaster and providing peace of mind for people who have often lost everything but their animals.
Take our DART Training and become a Walnut Creek recognized animal disaster responder. Our animals bring so much into our lives and they depend on us. Are you ready to give back?
DART Training : Starts Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Five Evening Sessions: (April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20)You will learn about animal intake, shelter organization & management, medical operations, animal behavior, and communications.
Sunday Drill: (May 23rd)You will set up an animal shelter, perform animal intake, learn to photograph animals, and practice various shelter functions.
Times:Evening sessions: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday Drill 9am –12pm; 1pm – 5pm. Followed by graduation.
Where:Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek
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What is your last name?
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Are you a CERT Graduate?
Do you have the FEMA pre-requisites?
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Dog First Aid Training
Start Your Own DART!
Interested in starting your own disaster animal response team? If you are representing a CERT group, watch this exciting slide show and learn how Lamorinda DART can help you deliver advanced CERT training to your graduates. First, watch the online presentation! Then check our Frequently Asked Questions about Starting a DART. If you have any questions, please contact us at
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Volunteers Needed
In order to serve all our communities (Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Canyon and Saint Mary's) we are always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested in joining Lamorinda DART please join our mailing list, and attend our next training.
Vet Techs Wanted
Lamorinda DART is looking for Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians and Veterinary Assistants to join our team.
We need help training our members so that they are able to assist veterinary medical personnel during disasters.
We need your help so we can set up and maintain one or more disease free emergency animal shelters.
Finally, we need qualified veterinary medical personnel to run our veterinary medical clinic(s) during a disaster. Read more...
Our Partners
 | | ReadyCare First Aid and Emergency Readiness |
 | | Contra Costa County Animal Response Team (CoCo CART) |
 | | Noah's Wish - Saving Animals in Disasters |
 | | Lamorinda CERT |
 | | American Red Cross |
 | | usDART - the DART Training Institute |
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