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A Coordinated Response... the Planning Payoff February 11-13, 2008 San Antonio, Texas
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here to access the presentations from our speakers.
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There are few opportunities for those charged with addressing animal issues in disasters to network among colleagues
and participate in continuing education on animal disaster issues. Established in 2007, the TXSART launched the Animals in
Disasters Summit and reached nearly 200 people from local, state, and federal levels. The Summit provides an exceptional service
for the emergency management personnel and the citizens and animals of Texas.
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Who should attend? Emergency planners, animal health/regulatory
officials, law enforcement, animal care and control personnel, animal humane groups, emergency management coordinators, county
judges, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, local government officials, Cooperative Extension agents, local volunteers,
Animal Issues Committee members, state and federal animal health officials, and industry stakeholders. Others involved with
animal care, damage/impact assessment, and sheltering and evacuation planning are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Where? The 2008 Summit is being held at the
beautiful Radisson Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. The entire program will be at the resort as well. Make your room reservations now to ensure availability!
Room Block -- update 1/29/08 BLOCK WAS FILLED AS OF 1/18. PLEASE CALL THE RADISSON FOR ROOM AVAILABILITY AND RATES.
A room block has been reserved for $85 per night (single and double) plus applicable taxes.
Amenities include: FREE parking and FREE high speed Internet in all sleeping rooms. You may reserve your room by calling the
Radisson directly OR by Internet. To reserve by phone, you may call Radisson central reservations (888) 333-3333 or the hotel
directly (210) 509-9800; to receive the group rate you MUST mention "TXSART 2008." To place your reservation via
the Internet go to http://www.radisson.com/sanantoniotx_resort/; again, make sure to mention "TXSART 2008" to receive the special group rate. The
cutoff date for group rate reservations is January 18, 2008 midnight Central Standard Time. Directions From Austin (I-35): Take I-35 South
to San Antonio. (Once you reach San Antonio you may take either upper or lower decks of 35.) Exit US 90W towards Del Rio.
Follow 90W and take exit for Texas 151/Sea World. Continue on 151 and exit at Westover Hills Boulevard. Make a right at the
light at Westover Hills Boulevard. Radisson will be on your right past the Hyatt. Rather than use
US 90, you may alternatively take Loop 410 to Texas 151.
Program The Summit is scheduled to begin mid-day on February
11 and last through midday February 13. A general program outline can be downloaded here. A detailed schedule with speakers
and exact topics is in development. Please check back for detailed agenda information.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits We are working towards offering
CE credits for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and animal control officers. Please
check back as approved CEs will be updated as needed.
UPDATE 1/18/08! FINAL AGENDA available. See our presentations AND speakers.
Registration - STILL OPEN! REGISTER
TODAY!
Registrations are now $60 per person and include: - All refreshment breaks
- Lunch
on Tuesday
- Networking reception on Monday evening
- Continuing education (CE) credits, as applicable
On-site
registration is accepted as well; on-site fees are $60 per person and include the aforementioned benefits. Registrations received
after 5:00 PM on January 11 will be considered late. Please read the registration and cancellation policies listed on the
registration form. 
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