Guidelines for Horse Owners
How often have you heard "failing to plan is planning to fail"? As a horse owner, that saying couldn't be more true than when it comes to disaster preparedness. When a flood, tornado, earthquake, fire or man-made emergency (like a chemical spill) strikes, the steps you've taken ahead of time to protect the safety and well-being of your animals can mean the dfference between life ad death.
Familiarize yourself with the types of disasters that could occur in your area.
Develope a written plan of action for each. Include a list of resources (suppliers, trucks and trailers), evacuation site, emergency phone numbers and people who can help during an emergency. Keep the plan with important papers. Review the Disaster Plan regularly with everone involved. Post emergency numbers in a visible location in stable or barn.
Survey your property for the best location for animal confinement for each type of disaster. Identify food and water sources that do not rely on electricity, which could be lost during an emergency.
Listed below are files that may be downloaded to assist and help prepare for when you may need to evacuate your pets or livestock.
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