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Here are a few suggestions for those who have not formulated a DISASTER 
PLAN for your horses. Evaluate your location. If you are in a coastal 
or low lying area, you should already have made plans to EVACUATE far 
inland and well above any flood plain. Remember that torrential rain 
and a 16 to 18 ft. tidal surge could push the scope of flood prone area 
well inland. If you must evacuate, GET OUT NOW. NOT THURSDAY. In 
Florida, you can expect all bridges to be closed to traffic when winds 
reach only 40mph. Fire trucks are considered unstable on the road at 
this point, just think about hauling your trailer! If you wait until an 
evacuation is announced, you may not make it out. Is it worth a few 
days of missed pay to save the the ones you love? Works for me. Don't 
be stuck on the road with all the other people (without disaster plans) 
when the winds pick up

 Get all your equine legal papers in order and keep them in a safe and 
water proof place near your person. Include in these papers photos of 
your horse that show YOUR FACE next to your beastie. Hold a sign with 
your name, address, phone and horse's name and breed. Show front and 
side views. If you must leave your animal behind  or at another barn 
where you are not physically staying, D.A.R.T. recommends you place a 
neck band or breakaway halter with your I.D. on the animal, as they 
think some horses react to grease markers. I personally don't have that 
problem, and have marked my horse with the same grease markers we use 
at races. They are available at Jeffers for future plans. I include a 
phone number of an OUT OF STATE RELATIVE on the horse. If disaster 
hits, phones are out for a long time, and you have someone that CAN be 
reached as an information clearing house on your horse and you. A check 
list of supplies to store/pack can be found at 
www.ncsart.org/shop.asp#horses

Be sure to get plenty of CASH on your person. If it's a bad one, don't 
assume you can get money from an instant teller.

For future safety,your best option is to get training in advance of an 
'event'! I recommend D.A.R.T. training. It is sponsored by HSUS and 
covers all the bases. Have a plan. Write it down. Keep it where you can 
find it. Use a pre-printed check list to make sure you have what you 
need and MAKE IT HAPPEN, for yourself, your family, your pets, for the 
love of your horses. Don't make others risk their lives to save them 
for you. I'll always have a stall for you, but I'm a far piece from 
y'all on the east coast. Stay safe out there, Lydia


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