When an emergency or natural disaster occurs, it is always in the best interest of the horses for both the equine practitioner and the horse owner to be prepared. Preparation is a vital part of ensuring your horses are safe and taken care of in a crisis.
Horse Owner Resources
Disaster Planning For Horse Farms
Every farm should have a written disaster plan to optimize the safety and survival of all animals.
Preparing for Natural Disasters With Horses: Do’s and Don’ts
Identifying risks and reducing and mitigating a disaster’s effects start with a well-written, all-hazards plan for sheltering in place and evacuating.
Equine Emergency-Evacuation Kit Checklist
Ensure you have the basics for both humans and horses in case of an evacuation.
Emergency Horse Care
Give your horses’ caretakers the information they need in case you have to evacuate without your horses.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Smoke
UC Davis equine specialists have put together a general guide covering the effects on horses from breathing air laden with particulates.
How to Monitor Evacuated Horses
Knowing what is normal versus concerning can help determine whether a veterinarian should evaluate your horse.
Sonoma County Resources
SoCo Emergency
Emergencies Happen – Be Prepared!
SoCo Alert
Sign up for SoCoAlert and Nixle to receive urgent notifications about local emergencies and advisories from law enforcement.
Sonoma CART
A community-led non-profit organization collaborates with local agencies to aid in animal evacuation, transport, sheltering, and reunification during and immediately after an emergency, accident, or disaster.
Napa CART
A volunteer-led, nonprofit organization that works in cooperation with local agencies to ensure the best possible outcome for animals in Napa County and other areas who need assistance during an emergency, accident, or disaster. Our mission is to educate the public on the animal component of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery and assist Emergency Services in sheltering, evacuation, and care of animals during a disaster.