Emergency Preparedness and Response Training: Preparing Tribal Nations for Animal and Plant Health Emergencies

Emergency Preparedness and Response Training: Preparing Tribal Nations for Animal and Plant Health Emergencies

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The following Stakeholder Message was published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on Sept. 15, 2022. It is reproduced in full below.

APHIS is cooperating with Native American agriculture and natural resources organizations to host regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Training. These workshops open a critical dialogue between APHIS and Tribal personnel about the Tribe’s emergency response concerns and ability to respond to animal or plant health emergencies. Workshop participants will receive technical assistance with developing animal and plant health emergency response plans, initiating MOU discussions, coordinating logistical exercises, and identifying response vulnerabilities.During training, participants will learn about:Visit Tribal Relations Training Opportunities for more information.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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