Disaster Preparedness Resources for Horse Owners
With the threat of flooding upon a large portion of the state, it is important for horse owners to develop a plan for their barn and animals and make an evacuation plan before severe weather strikes. Below are some resources to help assist with this process:
Disaster Preparedness Resources for Horse Owners
Cameron Lowe, Currituck County Extension Director, wrote this article on preparing for Hurricanes and Floods:
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine had developed a list of resources related to disaster preparedness:
https://cvm.ncsu.edu/outreach/resources/disaster-preparedness/
24 Step Disaster Plan for Horse Owners:
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/livestock/horse/documents/24StepDisasterPlan.pdf
NCAGR Horse Disaster Preparedness:
http://www.ncagr.gov/disaster/Livestock.htm
NCAGR 24 step horse disaster plan:
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/livestock/horse/documents/24StepDisasterPlan.pdf
NCAGR Equine Disaster Responce Alliance:
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/livestock/horse/EquineDisasterResponseAlliancePartners.htm
Emergency Boarding Facilities in NC accepting horses for evacuation:
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/livestock/horse/directory/directory.asp?TOS=4