Our three presenters have first-hand experience in navigating the complex challenge of responding to animal emergencies.  In this edition of VMAE | Live! they will help VMA executives develop an understanding of how VMAs can be critical contributors before, during and after an emergency.  Join the conversation to learn more about:

• What role can / should our VMA play in terms of connecting to the animal emergency management system?
• What does that system look like – and at what stage might our VMA be involved in response, and on whose request?
• Who are the partners and stakeholders we might interact with in both planning and response phases?
• What types of resources might a VMA provide during an animal emergency?
• What types of animal emergencies might VMAs be called on to support?
• How does business continuity planning for veterinary clinics intersect with response capacity?
• How can a VMA engage and educate its members in both proactive and reactive activities?
• What does the information sharing system between VMAs look like (or what should it look like!) when one VMA is experiencing challenges – and other VMAs want to know about needs, conditions, and generally how to be supportive?

Presenters

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Chris Copeland, JD

Executive Director, Texas VMA

Warren Hess, DVM

Assistant Director, Division of Animal and Public Health, AVMA

Kim Pokorny, MS, MBA

Executive Director, Wisconsin VMA