Livestock Evacuation Checklist - Be Prepared

Do you have a Livestock Evacuation Plan? It never hurts to be prepared.

In case of evacuation, it is best practice to ensure you have the following in place:

• Identify at least 2 evacuation routes
• Locate and prearrange evacuation sites.
• Make arrangements for transport vehicles for livestock as well as experienced handlers and drivers.
• Arrange for feed and water at the evacuation site.
• If animals are evacuated to an area where they will co-mingle with other animals:
• Make sure your animals have sufficient identification (ear tags, brands, tattoos)
• Verify health and vaccination status of animals which must be co-mingled and monitor the well-being of the animals to mitigate the potential for an animal disease problem.
• If your pasture meets the following criteria, your animals may be better off out in the pasture than being evacuated:
• Native tree species only
• No overhead powerlines or poles
• No sources of blowing debris
• No barbed wire fencing
• At least one acre (0.4 hectares) of open space

For more information on Emergency Preparedness:

72-Hour Kits

Large Animal Emergency Preparedness

Be Prepared Alberta - Animals & Livestock