Farm Business & Financial Management
Disaster Recovery Plan for Farms
A disaster recovery plan template for farms, listing the steps to take after floods, fires, storms or drought. Helps owners record contacts, claims steps and recovery priorities.
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Sections on this template
- Types of disaster you face
- Safety and animal care first steps
- Damage documentation steps
- Insurance claim contacts
- Disaster assistance programs to check
- Cleanup and repair priorities
- Lender and supplier contacts
- Restart plan by enterprise
- Lessons to record afterward
How to use this template
Complete it by hand or retype the headings into your own document. Keep one signed copy on file and give a copy to everyone it affects.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with Ready.gov and USDA Farm Service Agency.
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