USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services-Oregon Area – The
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (Warm Springs) Work
Plan
Homeland Security Cooperative Agreements Program
Contact Information:
Warm Springs Reservation
Robert Pawelek OSU Extension Agent
PO Box 430
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 419-3319
USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services
Donald E. Herriott, Area Veterinarian in Charge
530 Center St. NE, Suite 335
Salem OR 97301
(503) 399-5871
Introduction:
Maintaining and strengthening the system of emergency animal disease preparedness on the Warm Springs is vital to protecting agricultural systems. Central to safeguarding livestock populations are the goals identified by both the National Animal Health Emergency Management System Steering Committee Standards for State Animal Health Emergency Management Systems and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Animal Health Safeguarding Review. This work plan has been developed to address those goals by increasing the awareness of emergency preparedness for all parties involved in managing our livestock resources, and to allow a more coordinated and efficient response to any emergency animal health concern.
Improved emergency animal health
surveillance and response will be the end result of the identified activities
and purchases. This plan provides training, program review and necessary
equipment to supplement Oregon’s existing readiness at the various levels of
livestock production - producers, private practice veterinarians, agriculture
extension agents, veterinary diagnostic laboratory personnel, and state/federal
agency personnel charged with animal disease control.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Cooperator will designate in
writing to APHIS the authorized representative who shall be responsible for
collaboratively administering the activities conducted under this Agreement.
The Cooperator will take actions to enhance their system for preparedness for
animal health emergency response. APHIS will provide funds on an advance or
reimbursable basis as partial payment of allowable, agreed-to costs incurred by
the cooperator.
How does it meet Tribal Goal
The purpose of the agreement is to
help the nation meet its animal health emergency management goal to respond to
an outbreak of a highly contagious animal disease efficiently by furthering the
Warm Springs ability to meet the Standards in the area of preparedness.
Specifically, working relationships will be improved between the Cooperator and
APHIS as plans are developed to build a preparedness and response
infrastructure.
Objectives
Strengthen the system of emergency animal disease preparedness/response on Tribal Lands and, therefore, Oregon to protect agricultural systems. Central to safeguarding livestock populations are the goals identified by both the National Animal Health Emergency Management System Steering Committee Standards for State Animal Health Emergency Management Systems and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Animal Health Safeguarding Review. This work plan has been developed to address those goals by increasing the preparedness for parties involved in managing livestock on Tribal Lands.
Plan of action
Education/Training:
Justification: Education and
training for the animal industry and allied groups to increase awareness of
foreign animal diseases and preparedness for agriculture bioterrorism.
Measurable Outcome: Develop presentation and conduct outreach education in a minimum of 5 settings.
Livestock Handling Facilities:
Justification: Rounding up and handling livestock to cull and/or treat due to emergency event is critical
to a timely response to such an
event. A portable corral system, squeeze chute, trailer and all terrain vehicle
will be purchased.
Measurable Outcome: Purchase facilities and vehicle.
Timeline: Education and handling facility procurement will be completed during FY2003 and completed by Oct. 1, 2003.