Volunteer Protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic

National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition (NARSC) in conjunction with the American Red Cross is providing guidance and educational slideshows intended to ensure jurisdictions are aware of planning changes necessary to meet the extra burden in cleaning, staffing and logistics during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Considering social distancing and required PPE, deploying to an incident will offer new challenges. Sonoma County plans to shelter more evacuees in pet friendly hotels, and utilize more but smaller shelters

REQUIREMENTS:

  • If you have a fever, or are not feeling well, stay at home!

  • If you have been exposed to anyone who is showing symptoms or may have the virus, stay at home!

  • If you are a member of a vulnerable population, such as having an immune-compromised system, please stay at home.

If you do decide that it is safe for you to respond:

  • ALWAYS wear a mask. If you do not have one, we will provide a mask for you.

  • Adhere to social distancing (6 feet apart) as much as possible.

  • Clean your workstation frequently. We will provide appropriate spray bottles and sanitized wipes.

  • Wash your hands frequently. We will provide hand sanitizer.

RECOMMENDED PROTOCOLS:

Please sign up for SoCo COVID-19 Check is an app that helps Sonoma county employees and employers prevent and mitigate the spread of the novel Coronavirus.  Each day, before starting work, employees complete a 30-second self-assessment for COVID-19 related symptoms and potential exposure to the virus. 

Conditions will not be ideal. Inevitably, there will be issues that will come up that we have not considered. We will discuss these in a calm, rational manner and come up with the best solution, adhering to protocols from the CDC and Sonoma County Public Health.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our community!

Sonoma CART

NARSC Recommendations

NARSC Recommendations