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Commissioner Putnam Introduces Forestry Resolutions at First Cabinet Meeting
TALLAHASSEE -- At today's meeting of the Governor and the Cabinet, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam introduced a resolution in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Florida state forest system. Beginning this month and throughout the year, the Division of Forestry at the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will hold numerous special events in state forests to commemorate this milestone in Florida's overall public land management program.
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Disaster Tips for Horses
The following items are recommended for inclusion in a disaster kit specifically for horses. Make one kit for each horse in your care.
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Bay Endurance Horse Vanishes in Hansen Dam Wash, Los Angeles, CA
On Sunday, June 20, 2010, Jacqy Gamble’s life was turned upside down when her beloved horse, Mensche, bolted during an endurance training session in the Hansen Dam Wash. After an intense search spanning 48 hours, including an infrared flyover of the wash, there was no sign of the missing Mensche.
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Make Emergency Pet Plans for Hurricane Season
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is reminding Floridians to create an emergency response plan for their animals as hurricane season approaches. Bronson says people should not wait until the last minute to think about how they are going to evacuate or shelter their animals during a disaster.
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The Animals in Haiti Need Our Help
The earthquake in Haiti is being described as “catastrophic,” a disaster that plunged an already impoverished country into “ruins.” Nations and nonprofit organizations around the world are rallying to provide food, water and medical care to people who are suffering – a major challenge given the massive destruction and widespread poverty in Haiti.
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December SART Sentinel
Our December SART Sentinel is available at www.flsart.org/newsletter/sent-09-12.htm and we hope that everyone will read and comment and let us know what you might like, or not. Perhaps we're missing something of interest that is vital for planning and response, a training or visioning opportunity. Meanwhile, be safe and see you next year!
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