Livestock Care During a Disaster
Normally, the response time for disaster is extremely limited. If you are not aware of pre-existing conditions, you will have even less time to respond. It’s important to develop a priority system for safety efforts. The generally accepted sequence for safety and...
Wildfire Smoke and Animals
During air quality alerts or nearby wildfires, it’s important to keep livestock and pets safe from the harmful effects of smoke inhalation. If you are impacted by smoke, so are your animals and they need protection. According to the American Veterinary Association,...
Fires and Food Safety
How can fires affect food safety? Fire is a stressful topic that brings out many emotions. Whether it’s a forest fire, residential fire, or fire in the kitchen only, people often try to save what they can – including food. Generally, saving food that’s been in a fire...
Financial Emergency Preparedness
Life’s emergency situations require advanced preparation and planning. The first step is organizing your financial information. Do you have an appropriate place for filing each document? Have you told anyone else where you keep your vital information? Have you shared...
