Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Farms
A hurricane preparedness checklist for farms covering evacuation, flooding, wind, livestock, equipment, and supplies before a coastal or inland storm arrives.
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What is on this checklist
- Evacuation zone and route known
- Family and worker plan
- Livestock plan chosen
- Feed and water stored
- Equipment and trailers secured
- Fuel and generator checked
- Records and insurance kept safe
- Buildings and gates checked
- Contacts and radio ready
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
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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