Decker Shanna M, Lord Linda K, Walker William L, Wittum Thomas E
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1920 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
J Appl Anim Welf Sci. 2010;13(1):66-76. doi: 10.1080/10888700903372143.
Results of a cross-sectional study to determine the level of emergency and disaster response planning at Ohio nonhuman animal shelters and the role Ohio agencies have in emergency and disaster response planning in their communities indicated a lack of preparedness coupled with underutilization of the agencies as a resource. A total of 115 agencies (68%) responded to a standardized survey mailed to 170 Ohio agencies. Most (68%) agencies agreed that emergency and disaster response planning was important to their organization, although only 13% of agencies had completed a written emergency and disaster response plan. The majority (80%) of agencies indicated they would provide critical resources in an emergency or disaster in their community. Only 38 (33%) of the responding agencies were aware of the PETS Act of 2006. Although many agencies indicated the importance of an emergency and disaster plan, there may be insufficient resources, including time and proper training, available to ensure plans are developed. Improved coordination among veterinarians, local veterinary medical associations, emergency preparedness agencies, and animal shelters would enhance the relief efforts in a crisis.
一项横断面研究的结果显示，俄亥俄州的非人类动物收容所的应急和灾难应对计划水平较低，且俄亥俄州各机构在其社区的应急和灾难应对计划中的作用未得到充分利用。该研究向170个俄亥俄州机构邮寄了标准化调查问卷，共有115个机构（68%）做出了回应。大多数（68%）机构认为应急和灾难应对计划对其组织很重要，尽管只有13%的机构完成了书面的应急和灾难应对计划。大多数（80%）机构表示他们会在社区的紧急情况或灾难中提供关键资源。只有38个（33%）回应机构知晓2006年的《宠物法》。尽管许多机构表明了应急和灾难计划的重要性，但可能没有足够的资源（包括时间和适当培训）来确保制定计划。兽医、当地兽医医学协会、应急准备机构和动物收容所之间加强协调，将提高危机中的救援工作。
