Hurricane preparation for your farm

The Forum today was a big success and very well attended. I thought I would post the work sheet
here for those that are interested. It's a simple list to help you set up a disaster preparedness plan for your farm.

Disaster Preparation Work Sheet Jacksonville Equine Associates LLC Store forms in a secure waterproof folder or on a CD or Thumb Drive and take it with you.

1.Farm location- Flood zone. www.msc.fema.gov __________________________ print map and attach to plan 2. Follow storm progress -Internet- www.wunderground.com/tropical/ -TV- local stations -Radio- local stations, have extra batteries should power go out 3.Evacuation Plan- Locations- http://www.sshc.org/evac/search.htm Destination ________________________________________________________________ Destination ________________________________________________________________ Evacuation route ________________________________________________________________ Alternate route ________________________________________________________________ 4. Horses- Information, name, age, photos, Microchip ID #. Attach copies of Coggins test and health certificate (event permit good for 6 months) http://jaxequine.com/EXTENSIONFORM.PDF 1._________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________ 4._________________________________________________________________ 5. Secure structures a. Move loose objects indoors from aisle way and paddocks. Store in stall. b. Tie jumps and poles together or store indoors. c. Move trailers to high ground in field away from trees. Park in center of field. d. Check barn doors and shutters. 6. Store drinking water- 7-day supply a. # (Of horses) x 20(gal.) x 7(days)= total water needed b. ________x 20 x 7=____________gallons 7. Store feed-7 day supply a. Grain/sweet feed (approx. 1lb per 100lbs body wt.) b. Hay – stored indoors, don’t rely on round bales c. All feed stored securely off the ground and under waterproof tarps. 8. Bed all stalls and aisle ways for pastured horses. (Note- horses left in open pastures with no trees or debris survive best) Away from weak structures and trees that have shown prior damage. Remove all debris from the field. 9. Clear fence lines- trees and limbs that will damage fence. Store temporary fencing materials; white PVC fence wire, yellow hazard tape, spare posts nails and staples.Tools. 10. Secure a GENERATOR - To run pump for water and any power equipment needed after the storm - 4HP or higher 11. First aid Kit Bandage material, sheet cotton, gauze, tape (vet wrap, duct tape), scissors, leg wraps. Wound ointment- Nolvasan, Triple antibiotic Analgesics- Banamine, Phenylbutazone Syringes and needles Clean towels Fresh water to clean wounds (1-2 gallons) Soap- hand soap, shampoo, and betadine scrub Insect repellent Flash lights and batteries (head lamps are good while working on the horse) Spare halters and lead ropes. Tranquilizers- Acepromazine 12. Emergency contact numbers: 1. 2. 3. PUT THESE IN PLASTIC STORAGE BINS AND SECURE WITH DUCK TAPE _________________________________________________________________ CHECK LIST Check and repair fences Clear trees and limbs Remove debris Store jumps/tables/chairs Examine barn for loose shingles/debris Move trucks and trailers into large pasture Spare fuel, store in trailer or stall, four 5 gallon cans Get tie downs for trucks and trailers Store feed-7 day supply-in water proof containers Store hay under tarps in a stall off the ground Water-15-20 gal/horse/day (fill up boats and troughs) Bleach –8 drops/gallon Hand pump for well-fairly cheap and your well wont work with power Generator 4 hp or higher (5000 watt) Extension cords Tools- hammers/nails - Fencing materials –field fence (no barbed wire) and posts - Chainsaw-extra chain - Ropes and tow cable - Ladder - Wire cutters and pry bar - Rolls of black plastic and staple gun - Flood lights- work light and car plug in type (1 million candle power) - Waders or snake boots Extra halters and lead ropes (in plastic storage bin) Medical supplies - Bandage materials (sheet cotton, gauze, telfa pads, vet wrap, duct tape) - Wound medications (betadine scrub, nolvasan ointment, triple antibiotic) - Anti-inflammatory meds- Banamine, Bute - Sedatives- Acepromazine, rompun - Antibiotics- SMZ tablets - Insect repellant - Syringes and needles Personal supplies -Canned food or MRE’s -Water-freeze 2 liter bottles (can use to keep your fridge cool) -Generator and extension cords (4hp 5000 W ) -Gas grill -Small cheap A/C unit ($ 100) store in closet( this was a life saver for us) -Cash- with power out ATM’s and banks won’t be open -Fire arms (if you have a generator everyone will know) significant looting after Andrew and Katrina