Emergency Plan For Farm Template Page 14
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Livestock Relocation Form
If you need assistance with transporting livestock during an Evacuation Alert, the CVRD may be
able to help. At the time of the emergency, contact the CVRD Emergency Call Centre for a copy
of the Livestock Relocation Form.
You may send the completed form by fax to 250-746-2563, or scan the form and email it to
reoc@cvrd.bc.ca.
15. Checklist for Opening Gates, Cutting Fences to Free Animals
If animals are to be freed, consider the steps outlined below.
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1. Carefully consider the risk to motorists on nearby roadways and other persons
who may be harmed by freeing animals. It is possible to open fences in a way that
directs animals away from roadways and populated areas.
Protecting livestock is important, but public safety takes precedence. No animal is
worth a human life.
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2. Ensure all relocated animals have farm/owner identification, including just-in-time
methods, for example paint on hooves, collaring, etc.
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3. Open the gates indicated on the Farm Map, especially noting:
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4. Cut or open fences at the following locations to allow animals to avoid fire:
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5. Notify the Evacuation Notification Team (usually led by RCMP) of the decision to
free the farm livestock when evacuating.
Template Version: February 27, 2017
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