Summary of Key Information And Next Steps

1. Summary of Key Information And Next Steps

2. Terminal Learning Objective: The participant will recognize importance of agriculture and food; identify importance and vulnerability ofagriculture and food as targets; recognize threats and identify appropriate actions to deal with them; recognize need for participation in preparedness efforts at the local level; and demonstrate an increase in awareness of agrosecurity issues, protocols for handling emergency situations and understanding of the emergency management system and how it can be applied to agriculture and food emergencies. Enabling Learning Objectives: 1.1 Review importance of agriculture and food. 1.2 Discuss agriculture and food as targets because of their importance and vulnerability. 1.3 Recognize threats and identify appropriate actions to deal with them. 1.4 Recognize need for participation in preparedness efforts at the local level. 1.5 Provide opportunity for participants to demonstrate an increase in awareness of agrosecurity issues, protocols for handling emergency situations and understanding of the emergency management system and how it can be applied to agriculture and food emergencies. Slide 1-A

3. Objectives for Participants • To recognize that agriculture and food are important • To understand that agriculture and food are targets because of their importance and vulnerability • To increase awareness of threats and what to do about them • To become aware of the need to participate in preparedness efforts at your local level Slide 2

4. So What Does It All Mean? • Agriculture and food are the number one industries in Georgia, and they contribute significantly to the economy of the state and nation. • Our agriculture and food could be a target for diseases and other threats. • We need to be aware of the most likely threats and what to do about them. • Agriculture and food industries, emergency management, and law enforcement leaders need to participate in local planning for the security of our agriculture and food. Slide 3

5. High Consequence Livestock Pathogens • Foot-and-mouth disease • Classical swine fever • Rift Valley fever • Highly pathogenic avian influenza • Exotic Newcastle disease Slide 4

6. It pays to remember your BUDDIES! “BUDDIES” are unusual clinical signs in animals that may indicate serious disease or agroterrorism: • Blisters – mouth, nose, teats or hooves • Unusual ticks or maggots • Deaths/Downers – usually high number of deaths or animals that can not rise and walk • Diarrhea • Illness (high number sick, high number of abortions) • Eating abnormally (will not eat) • Staggering – strange neurological signs, including spasms Be aware of situations when both owners and animals are ill! Slide 5

7. If you suspect a Foreign Animal Disease: Notify your local veterinarian! If you cannot reach your local veterinarian or believe that any of these diseases exist, contact: • State Veterinarian at: (404) 656-3667 or (800)282-5852 • Georgia Office of Homeland Security (GEMA) at: (800)TRY–GEMA (Nights & Weekends) • USDA Area Veterinarian in Charge -24/7 at: (770)922-7860 Slide 6

8. Exotic Pathogens of Concern for Georgia Crops Slide 7

9. Plant Disease Symptoms – The 5 D’s • Discolored • Deformed • Defoliated • Dying • Deficient These can be symptoms of foreign plant disease. Report them! Slide 8

10. If you see evidence of plant disease of concern: Notify your local UGA Cooperative Extension Office! Cooperative Extension phone numbers can be found in the phone book or in the Personnel Directory link at:http://extension.caes.uga.edu/ If you are unable to contact the Extension Office, call the Georgia Department of Agriculture at: (800) 282-5852 (ask for Plant Protection) or, Area Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine office at: (770) 922-9894 Slide 9

11. Chemicals • Pesticides and fertilizers can be used as components for homemade bombs • Crops, food animals, rivers, and underground water sources can be poisoned • Farm equipment such as chemical application equipment can be used to spread harmful agents in acts of terrorism If you suspect any of these, immediately notify local law enforcement personnel, and Contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 404-679-6266 Slide 10

12. RememberRAIN! • RECOGNIZE that something looks wrong – be aware • AVOID spreading a disease or harmful materials by staying away from it • ISOLATE the problem to the extent that you can to further reduce the likelihood of spread • NOTIFY the proper authority for the particular type of problem Slide 11

13. Preparedness includes All of US! • Local plan updates • SART and CART • If you get a call to help, IT’S IMPORTANT TAKE IT SERIOUSLY PARTICIPATE Slide 12

14. Reference List of Preparedness Resources These documents • Relevant Homeland Security Presidential Directives • National Preparedness Goal • Target Capabilities List • National Preparedness Guidance • National Response Plan • National Incident Management System can be found at: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/assessments/hspd8.htm Slide 13

15. Let’s Roll Slide 14