Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Shelter-in-Place Plan
A farm shelter-in-place plan template for owners to decide when to stay put, which rooms or buildings to use, supplies to hold, and how to stay informed during a hazard.
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Sections on this template
- Hazards that call for sheltering
- Decision maker and backup
- Shelter room or building
- Supplies and water on hand
- Sealing and ventilation steps
- Communication and alerts
- Care for livestock and pets
- Utility shutoff notes
- Release and recovery steps
How to use this template
Fill in each section, then have the people involved read it. Edit it until it matches how your operation really works.
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 National Weather Service.
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