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Emergency management and Extension propose community animal response team; request $5,000 foundation grant to buy basic gear
Summary
Montezuma County emergency management and Extension staff proposed forming a volunteer Community Animal Response Team (CART) to assist with large‑animal sheltering and evacuations. Staff requested board support and acceptance of a Lohr Foundation grant (up to $5,000) to acquire harnesses, go‑bags and vests.
Emergency management staff described a proposal to form a Community Animal Response Team (CART), a volunteer corps for large‑animal evacuation and sheltering. Staff said the CART model mirrors national community emergency response team approaches but focuses on agricultural animal handling, trailers and equipment rather than human search…
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