tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post7209233462887746639..comments2023-06-08T08:59:35.621-06:00Comments on Grain Before Groceries: Emergency PreparednessLoveLaughRidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-605019891276856092016-05-06T15:12:13.227-06:002016-05-06T15:12:13.227-06:00Fire this time, but a few years ago it was floodin...Fire this time, but a few years ago it was flooding in the southern end of the province. Emergencies and natural disasters come in many shapes and forms. In July I will be taking my Disaster Planning certification through Equi-Health Canada and will be able to teach and help people assess and make a viable plan for an emergency situation. <br />So many of these horse owners are friends of mine. Many of the horses I know myself. I've spent a good amount of time between Clearwater and Tower Road horse clubs and it's terrifying what they've experienced. I can not imagine living through it myself. Good news though, 14 horses have been found and are being transported to Lac La Biche and have already received veterinary attention. The Edmonton Garrison is ready to accept displaced horses and I am on call to assist in first aid and identification of horses on location. We all do what we can. <br />Everyone, hug your ponies, families, fur babies, a little closer tonight! Stay safe <3 Standards Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087634938145838927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-84924192325144235972016-05-05T16:36:15.057-06:002016-05-05T16:36:15.057-06:00Horrifying :( I can't even imagine, that type ...Horrifying :( I can't even imagine, that type of risk is so alien to the mid Atlantic region. Stay safe!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-50929466407086885792016-05-05T14:01:48.159-06:002016-05-05T14:01:48.159-06:00I can't imagine living on the island during an...I can't imagine living on the island during an emergency.LoveLaughRidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-77757883338115142962016-05-05T13:34:39.033-06:002016-05-05T13:34:39.033-06:00I have been following the news of the fires in Alb...I have been following the news of the fires in Alberta very closely, and have been considering my emergency plans as well.<br /><br />I actually have experienced an evacuation at my current barn due to fire. It was a fire with toxic fumes so had added dangers. In that case, we evacuated the horses to a rented pasture a few miles away. Having my own truck and trailer that I keep mostly hooked up and at the barn is a big part of my emergency plan for my horse. I can have Kachina loaded and ready to leave in less than half an hour from me leaving my house. I also keep some hay, a spare halter, water buckets etc. in my trailer tack room. <br /><br />What I need to do is repack an emergency bag in my house for human evacuation. I had the needed stuff mostly together in my old apartment but it's currently spread around the new house so would take valuable time to gather.AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-7348077963336039722016-05-05T12:55:21.876-06:002016-05-05T12:55:21.876-06:00So scary :( the only time there was a fire at our ...So scary :( the only time there was a fire at our barn, I had just put Carlos down so I had no cares in the world, which is kind of sad, but I was also really emotionally numb then.L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-24480529215071609652016-05-05T09:54:54.123-06:002016-05-05T09:54:54.123-06:00Keeping good thoughts about everyone involved. I l...Keeping good thoughts about everyone involved. I live in the farm area where everything stays pretty lush so I'm not too worriedMicaylahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799043647759779897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-12483260185276224682016-05-05T08:32:15.268-06:002016-05-05T08:32:15.268-06:00So terrifying. I get goosebumps looking at those p...So terrifying. I get goosebumps looking at those photos and tears in my eyes <3<br /><br />Thankfully here, we aren't at a huge risk of forest fires - it's much wetter where I live but of course, you just never know.Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-87822912517487826152016-05-04T21:45:37.763-06:002016-05-04T21:45:37.763-06:00Our issue around here is the exact opposite: flood...Our issue around here is the exact opposite: floods. When hurricanes come around, our local big show facility offers up stalls for people to use. Most people have sturdy enough barns, but if you're close to the water or in an area that doesn't drain well, people are pretty nice about letting others take refuge. We've got quite a big horse scene for my area, but everyone knows everyone, and we all look out for each other.T. A. Eyo ¥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13753582203234478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-64453757194906424362016-05-04T21:20:05.337-06:002016-05-04T21:20:05.337-06:00This is terrifying. I have lived in areas that ar...This is terrifying. I have lived in areas that are prone to forrest fires, but I am currently in an area more prone to hurricanes and tornadoes. Hurricanes freak me out, but the barn has weathered a few. Quite a few of the girls have tags that they can braid into their horses manes with contact information (name address phone number).EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-16855523966705943572016-05-04T21:13:45.538-06:002016-05-04T21:13:45.538-06:00Honestly, here, we don't have much for an exit...Honestly, here, we don't have much for an exit strategy. We're trapped on what is essentially a large island with one main road running the length of it. We've always got our earthquake kit ready, but last years wildfire was a wake up call and I kept a "go bag" in my truck with essentials for me and the horses in case the evacuations spread to us. It lives in a bucket and doubles as an "essentials" bucket for away shows too and contains horse and human first aid, emergency meds, flashlight, spare ropes/halters, tarp, etc. Crossing my fingers hard for more rain for everyone, and soon!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8501302249057000918.post-16505583430286059172016-05-04T16:54:59.009-06:002016-05-04T16:54:59.009-06:00Fire is definitely a risk in our area, which means...Fire is definitely a risk in our area, which means I'm very picky about where I board my horses and how that risk is managed. Because we can't count on rain (ever), we have a lot of irrigated land. This cuts way back on risks in populated/well farmed areas but the desert outliers are definitely in jeopardy and evacuations do happen.<br /><br />Thoughts and prayers with the affected people. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.com