Renée Poirrier, DVM Renée Poirrier, DVM

Director, Louisiana State Animal Response TeamDirector, Louisiana State Animal Response Team

Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) is an organization of groups and individuals with an interest in animal well-being related to emergencies or disasters. 

Veterinarians, animal control officers, humane organizations, and citizen volunteers make up LSART’s membership list.

LSART makes resources available to parishes and the state for animal emergency planning, response and recovery.

Identify local resources that could

be used in the animal response.Provide LSART mobile command

center at the Fort Jackson Rehab Center site

Provide animal transport until professional contracts could be put in place.

Identify local Louisiana animal responders that could be scheduled to assist with wildlife rehabilitation

Activation – Not ESF 11

Hazmat ConcernsWide area affected

Wildlife rehabilitatorsAnimal control agents Veterinary students Veterinary technicians and assistants

Veterinarians LSART responders with wildlife experience

Five MonthsThree Stabilization Sites Two Rehabilitation centers Over 1500 animals cared for 214 Local Animal Responders

24,000 hours of work

Just In Time Training works Local responders can be used effectively if planned for

Daily Safety Briefings workVet students are a great resource