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Farm Emergency Planning

This document contains some questions you should consider when developing your emergency plan. This is not a final version, and will change as new ideas come forward.

Your plan should change as your farm operation changes.

Background

	Farm owner name, address, phone, etc.
	Listing of farm assets
	List of emergencies that might impact your farm.
	Site plan - a map of your farm showing buildings, fences, roadways, water sources, etc.
	Emergency contact list
	How will you communicate if phones are not working?

Family Emergency Plan

	Family meeting place
	Emergency contact - out of the local area
	Plans for elderly, children, disabled, pets
	Training you have taken: CPR, First Aid
	Standby power system
	First Aid Kit
	Food Supplies

Farm Operations Emergency Plan

	Power Requirements for home and farm operation
	Livestock: water and feed requirements, evacuation plan
	Environmental hazards on farm: wastewater, manure disposal, fuel, pesticides, etc.
	Farm Records: insurance policies

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