The effects of natural disasters on local animal populations are difficult to manage. Animals are often left in abandoned homes, shelters, and out in public. Needing an effective strategy to respond to the aftermath of a natural disaster, Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR) reached out to GISCorps for a volunteer and I was fortunate enough to be selected for the position. During that time, I helped build an electronic survey for first responders and a dashboard ASAR can use to coordinate search and rescue efforts. It was a pleasure working with Eric at ASAR and I look forward to seeing this program in action!
Roger Jelinek, USA – ASAR Training and Response