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WHAT TO GRAB WHEN THERE IS SMOKE IN YOUR NOSTRILS, A HOWLING IN YOUR EARS OR WATER TO YOUR ANKLES
WHAT YOU SHOULD GRAB
Scott CottonExtension Educator and EDEN Delegate, Agro-Security
University of Nebraska Lincoln
@UNLRanchTeach
POTENTIAL DISASTERS
Animals Suffer in Disasters, Even if People Do Not.
Understanding Their Risks and Yours is Crucial.
Think About Which Disasters Are Likely In Your Area – Plan For Those!
Purdue.edu photo.
UNDERSTANDING ANIMALS IN DISASTER
Disaster Usually Disorients Animals,
Often Disaster Panics Animals,
Panicked Animals Generate Challenges,
Plan for the Unusual Behavior!
North Carolina State photo
BEFORE ANIMALS ARE IMPACTED
Have a “Go” box with ownership papers, emergency feed, handling equipment, and First Aid supplies.
Have an 2 escape routes and a known disaster destination.
Practice the move!
BEFORE ANIMALS ARE IMPACTED
Have the equipment you need to move animals – and backup plans!
Make sure your animals have ID! And you!
BE SAFE! Take their Comfort
items!
THE “GO” BOX INCLUDES:
Ownership Papers & Photos,
Concentrated Feed, Buckets & pans, Ropes, leashes,
halters, & tools, Medicines, Vet info.,
First Aid supplies, Portable radio,
Bedding if needed, Flashlights, Garden hose & tarp, Reflective taping &
markers, Coat & boots, Portable pen or fencing
if possible.
PRACTICE BEFORE PROBLEMS
Have equipment to move! Or have access to it!
Have a predetermined destination,
Practice loading for the animals benefit,
Know animals will be nervous!
DURING DISASTERS
Stay Tuned! Stay Safe! Get Help/Move Early Be Ready For Panic! Communicate Your
Plans to Others, Mark Your Animals, Check Route Safety!
DURING DISASTERS
Take care of yourself – without you animals are at greater risk!
Get Help! Report Your Actions to
Authorities, Do Not Enter Risk
Zones Against Official Mandates.
DURING DISASTERS
Know your species reaction to the specific type of disaster!
Do not leave gear on animals left on scene.
Do not tie animals together.
Know where they are! Move to Safety!
AFTER DISASTERS
Secure animals in a safe zone where you can check them,
Communicate with animal emergency coordinators,
Plan for short and long-term alternatives.
AFTER DISASTERS
Verify animal ownership with officials.
Assess damages if any, report them!
Address health issues, Plan to recover.
AFTER DISASTERS
Handle animals quietly and calmly!
Check safety at all scenes before entering with animals,
Clean animals of disaster, smoke, and debris.
AFTER DISASTERS
Get Animals Back To normal ASAP, safely!
Re-acclimatize your animals,
Verify shelter, food, and water sources!
Plan to respond better in the next scenario!
RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE
Caring for Livestock Before, During and After Disasters – www.EDEN/lsu.edu,
Strengthening Community AgroSecurity Preparedness – www.EDEN.lsu.edu.
FEMA Animal Emergencies – www.fema.gov/fema/anemer.htm.
Red Cross Pets Guidelines – www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/pets.html.
Animal Co-Housing – www.Petswelcome.com.
Scott Cotton,
M.S. CPRM.
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska
EDEN Delegate
250 Main St., Suite 8
Chadron, NE 69337
(308)432-3373
@UNLRanchTeach
WHAT TO GRAB WHEN THERE IS SMOKE IN YOUR NOSTRILS, A HOWLING IN YOUR EARS OR WATER TO YOUR ANKLES
Scott CottonExtension Educator and EDEN Delegate, Agro-Security
University of Nebraska Lincoln
@UNLRanchTeach
WHAT YOU SHOULD GRAB
WHAT TO GRAB WHEN THERE IS SMOKE IN YOUR NOSTRILS, A HOWLING IN YOUR EARS OR WATER TO YOUR ANKLES
WHAT YOU SHOULD GRAB
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WHAT TO GRAB WHEN THERE IS SMOKE IN YOUR NOSTRILS, A HOWLING IN YOUR EARS OR WATER TO YOUR ANKLES
WHAT YOU SHOULD GRAB
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