Poll
Preparing for Natural Disasters
In your opinion, what is the most important part of your natural disaster plan?
Total votes cast: 209
Comments & Write-in Answers
wildfire is our main threat, evacuation the only recourse
6/15/2012 12:26:37 AM
We live in a forest fire prone area. All above item are of concern
6/13/2012 11:39:31 AM
Get them to a safe place first; our local equestrian center took in horses during the last hurricane
6/13/2012 7:18:22 AM
Don't be there when it happens!
6/13/2012 12:37:42 AM
how often must they urinate
6/12/2012 11:50:31 PM
I don't own a trailer, so I'm totally dependent on the plan of the barn managers!
6/12/2012 9:51:47 PM
I live in a forested area where I fear the horses could be lost--will a horse find the way home?
6/12/2012 8:33:03 PM
truck always has gas, trailer is hitched
6/12/2012 7:21:07 PM
Getting my horses and those without trailers out of the path of danger is the hardest thing, I think
6/12/2012 6:57:07 PM
Depending on the situation, there might be different priorities, but all steps are important!
6/12/2012 6:52:53 PM
phone tree
6/12/2012 5:33:28 PM
During forest fire we were advised by authorities to let our horses loose & we'd round up when safe.
6/12/2012 5:02:10 PM
I haven't had to deal with this to date. My heart goes out to those who have.
6/12/2012 4:28:36 PM
I worry about all the animals in any disaster situation . They wouldnt understand
6/12/2012 1:52:17 AM
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Nothing is more important than their safety and well being!
6/17/2012 3:12:39 PM