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Evacuation Resources
During disasters or large scale incidents this page will be updated to reflect evacuation sites as designated by the respective county Office of Emergency Management. In non-disaster times this page will provide information on disaster planning, community preparedness, mitigation, and training.
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NCAEP Emergency Response Team
The NCAEP Emergency Response Team is a volunteer group of equine veterinary professionals joining together to assist in providing veterinary care for sheltering equids. The ERT can be activated through a Direct Aid Request or Mutual Aid Request (Yolo County).
Direct Aid Request
If you are a local CART or shelter manager in need of assistance with the medical care of sheltering equids have your local OES representative(s) contact the NCAEP administrative team at info@norcalaep.org or 650-651-3696. We encourage county representatives to complete the annual aid agreement process as early as possible to avoid delays when care is needed.
Mutual Aid Request
If you are a local CART or shelter manager in need of assistance with the medical care of sheltering equids have your local OES representative(s) contact the Yolo County OES with a Mutual Aid Request for assistance from the NCAEP ERT. Your OES representative will have the necessary contact information for this activation process.
Red Flag Day Routine
Red Flag Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions are right for extreme wildfire events. This is the time to stay on high alert, watch the news, and prepare for evacuation if needed.
Equine First Aid Kits
Every well-equipped first aid kit for horses should be stocked with the appropriate equipment and supplies. Here is a list to get you started; check with your veterinarian regarding appropriate medications for your horse.
CVET
The California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) supports and trains a network of government agencies, individuals, and organizations to aid domestic animals and livestock in disasters wherever they strike in the state of California.
Disaster Planning with UC Davis CEH
As a horse owner, it is essential that you work with your community to ensure that a system is in place to handle animals in a significant disaster. The 2014 UC Davis Horse Report describes three ways to develop a disaster plan.
Prepare for Flooding Events
Flooding can be dangerous not only for horses but for ranchers and their employees as well. This pamphlet describes actions equine owners can take to prepare, respond, and recover from flooding events.
Public Safety Power Shutoff
If severe weather threatens a portion of the electric system, it may be necessary for PG&E to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety. PG&E has a resource page dedicated to these Public Safety Power Shutoff outages.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
The effects of smoke on horses are similar to effects on humans. UC Davis equine specialists Drs. Joie Watson and Gary Magdesian created a quick reference guide for horse owners to determine potential smoke inhalation damage
AAEP Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
When an emergency or natural disaster occurs, it is always in the best interest of the horses for both the equine practitioner and the horse owner to be prepared. The AAEP has provided a list of resources to aid in establishing a disaster and emergency response plan.
International Animal Welfare Training Institute
The International Animal Welfare Training Institute facilitates training, education, and dialogue for animal welfare by bringing together veterinarians, animal scientists, emergency first responders, and other stakeholders to improve animal wellbeing.