Farm Emergency Plan
Suggested Personal Grab ‘n Go Kit
(Personalize for your needs & keep with you at all times).
Bottled water
Flashlight/radio
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Nutritious foods (dried fruits, granola
Whistle
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bars, nuts or beef jerky)
Personal medications
Emergency blanket and garbage bags
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Personal toiletries
Extra pair of eye glasses
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Dust masks and gloves
Extra money, coins, phone cards
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Family photos (recent)
Book and/or game
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Personal papers (copies of insurance,
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emergency contacts, prescriptions &
identification)
Suggested Car Kit
(Keep up car maintenance and fuel so you don’t run out.)
Bottled water
First aid kit & manual
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Nutritious foods (dried fruits, granola
Fire extinguisher
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bars, nuts or beef jerky)
Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes
Flashlight (extra batteries)
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Warm blanket
Flares, candles w/matches & jar
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Heavy-duty work gloves (leather)
Ziploc bags, toilet tissue
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Dust masks and gloves
Hardhat
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Change of clothing
Large, sturdy backpack
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Road map & compass
Deck of cards, good book
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Shovel and sand, kitty litter or other
Ice scraper and brush
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traction aids
Duct tape and garbage bags
Booster Cables
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Part C: After an Emergency
20. Checklist for Damage Assessment
Once the evacuation order has been lifted and if damage is observed on the farm, consider
these steps to limit further damage.
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1. Check livestock that sheltered-in-place at the earliest possible opportunity, and
provide for their needs with water, feed, and safety.
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2. Inspect farm for hazards and damage. Take care to avoid hazards, such as
smoldering tree roots underground.
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3. Contact insurance agent (refer to section 18, Insurance Information).
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4. Document any loss of livestock, farm buildings, fences, or equipment in writing,
using the inventory to verify losses. Document salvaged items.
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