Disaster

Or opportunity to serve

Authors

  • Randall Spare Ashland Veterinary Center, Ashland, KS 67831
  • Mark Gardiner Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland, KS 6 7831

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20183120

Keywords:

practice management, disaster management, wildfires

Abstract

This presentation describes the worst natural disaster in the history of SW Kansas, a prairie wildfire that consumed 800,000 acres of grassland, homes, and livestock. The relief efforts were spectacular, with hay, fencing, cattle, and labor donations pouring in from across America. Veterinarians played a significant role in organizing relief efforts for the stricken community. It was truly an opportunity to serve, and the veterinarians' training and experience with problem solving was a significant asset to the relief effort.

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Published

2018-09-13

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Section

General Sessions