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This blog post features insights from the then-Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 4 Operational Planning Branch Chief, who is also a farmer, about the year-round concern for preparedness among families with livestock. The post provides practical advice for farmers and ranchers, addressing severe hazards and the need for planning and resources to safeguard animals during disasters.
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This tip sheet provides livestock owners with guidance on planning, evacuation, identification, and medical records before a disaster. The tip sheet emphasizes the importance of vehicle maintenance, fire and flood preparations, and provides detailed steps to follow during and after a disaster.
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Developed by Four Paws USA, this web page provides a comprehensive guide for farm animal owners on disaster preparedness. The guide details disaster planning, building a disaster kit, and the unique challenges of handling large livestock. It further offers practical steps for staying at home, evacuating, and returning home after a disaster.
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The rural American South is particularly vulnerable to weather-related disasters, and many residents live in areas with limited resources. This toolkit, designed for local leaders, is focused on building workforce resilience through collaboration involving residents, employers, governments, and community organizations.
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This course assists rural communities with planning for and executing disaster recovery efforts. The course covers case studies of communities and their challenges and successes. The web page includes links to upcoming dates and locations where the course will be held, and to request delivery of the course in your community.
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Developed after tornadoes in 2017 in Van Zandt County in Texas, this toolkit presents steps and strategies for preparing for and responding to disasters in rural communities. Topics include setting up a long-term recovery group, conducting an immediate needs assessment, running a case management program, and managing volunteers.
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This web page provides information for farmers and families of farmers to help them recognize signs of stress. It also lists resources for coping with stress and depression and preventing suicide.
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This website outlines ways in which drought can affect the mental health of communities. It also includes links to resources to help people cope with the psychological effects of drought.
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Provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), this fact sheet emphasizes the importance of disaster planning and preparedness. The fact sheet recommends various actionable steps, including creating a livestock evacuation kit, ensuring adequate food and water, and assessing farm safety to safeguard the well-being of livestock during extreme weather events.
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This web page offers insights into managing livestock in various disasters, including floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. The fact sheet provides practical advice on prioritizing safety, evacuating livestock, and addressing specific challenges posed by different types of disasters, ensuring the welfare of animals during crisis situations.
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This tip sheet discusses the mental health effects of drought on rural populations, how to recognize stress and depression, and suicide warning signs.
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This web page provides guidance for rural residents who own livestock on managing their animals in the aftermath of a disaster. The web page emphasizes priorities such as personal safety, locating and caring for animals, and practical techniques to help livestock physically readjust after a disaster.
This web page offers a checklist to identify the signs and symptoms of stress and depression. It also presents ways to refer a person for help.
This web page provides guidance for horse and livestock owners on disaster preparedness. Detailing evacuation planning, identification methods, and the contents of a comprehensive evacuation kit, the web page emphasizes the importance of acting swiftly to ensure the safety of both pets and livestock during disasters.
This web page, developed by the Humane Society of the United States, offers practical guidelines to equip livestock owners for disaster events. The web page includes a comprehensive emergency plan tailored for both livestock and their owners. Additionally, it outlines specific measures that livestock owners can implement to ensure the security of their animals during evacuations.
This toolkit provides information for organizations supporting emergency preparedness, response, and recovery in rural communities. It features evidence-based approaches and models and promising models for successful rural emergency planning and preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics addressed include types of emergencies, cross-cutting issues, and funding for rural emergency preparedness and response.