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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR HORSES
When disaster strikes - do not leave your horses behind! Horses require extra considerations due to the size and requirements needed to transport and shelter them. Barn fires, hazardous material spills, and train derailments may necessitate a large-scale evacuation. You need to be prepared by having a disaster/emergency plan in place to protect your horses either by evacuating or by sheltering-in-place. If you are transporting your horse(s) to an evacuation site, it is important that you evacuate EARLY - don't wait until the last minute. If multiple trips are required to transport all of your horses, you may encounter emergency road closures that prohibit returning to your home and forcing you to leave your horses behind.
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TRANSPORTING YOUR HORSES
IMPORTANT - make sure your horses(s) are trained to load onto a trailer! Under stressful situations, it may be challenging and take more time to get them to loaded. Keep vehicle or trailers well-maintained, have a full tank of gas, and have the proper size hitch and ball (if bumper pull trailer). In addition, have a driver who is qualified to pull and back up a trailer quickly and safely. MEDICAL RECORDS & VACCINATIONS
IDENTIFICATION
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AFTER THE DISASTER
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