Red Star Animal Emergency Services
American Humane Association began offering animal relief in August, 1916, by accepting an invitation of the War Department to help animals used by the U.S. Army during WWI. The invitation resulted in the development of the American Red Star Animal Relief Program known today as Animal Emergency Services.
Since its inception, American Humane Association’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services has responded to national and international disasters, rescuing thousands of animals. Today, American Humane Association's Animal Emergency Services includes a fleet of emergency response vehicles customized to help animals in disasters, as well as specialized rescue equipment designed specifically for animal search and rescue.
American Humane Association's Disaster response resources include:
- A roster of more than 100 readily deployable volunteers
- American Humane Association's "Rescue Rig" – 82 ft (25 m) specialized tractor/trailer
- Volunteer living accommodations – self-sustaining for 12 responders, stocked with more than a week's supply of ready-to-eat meals
- Command Center with electrical generator, a VHF base radio and handhelds, satellite dish uplink and downlink capability, computer and planning support capabilities
- Basic veterinary surgery capability
- Heavy gear storage
- Urban search, rescue and assistance equipment
- Flood search, rescue and assistance equipment
- Technical rescue equipment – rope and high-angle rescue systems, swift-water rescue systems
- Fleet of 4WD support vehicles.
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