Many producers face urgent needs to take precautions to protect themselves, their workforce and their livestock during unusual climate events. And because emergencies and disasters can occur at any time and without warning regardless of where a farm is located, all dairy producers should consider developing or updating Emergency Action Plans on their farms. Guidance for dairy farmers who may be affected by natural disasters is listed below, along with general emergency preparedness resources.
Summer Weather Preparedness and Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Workforce Safety
Animal Care
Wildfire Resources
- Fire Map, National Interagency Fire Center
- Wildfire: Preparing the Farm, Oklahoma State University
- Wildfire Employer Checklist and Training Resources, UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
- Protecting Outdoor Workers Exposed to Smoke from Wildfires, Cal/OSHA
- Fire Safety for Your Livestock, CalFire
- Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock, U.C. Davis
- Video: Wildfire Preparedness Tips from a Firefighter, Veterinarian and Ranch Owner, UC Davis Western Institute for Food Safety and Security
- When Wildfire Hits the Ranch: Lessons Learned from the Thomas Fire, Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
- Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Plan, AgSafe Canada
Hurricane Resources