Update people and animal rosters, identification, photographs and contacts.
Confirm evacuation zones, routes, people destinations and animal destinations.
Inspect trailers, carriers, gates, roofs, drainage, fences and backup containment.
Test water, lighting, communications, CO alarms and approved backup equipment.
Photograph structures, fencing, equipment and improvements for private records.
Review insurance directly with the insurer and store a secure offsite copy.
When a storm is possible
Use the National Hurricane Center and local emergency management for current information.
Confirm prescriptions, safe water, feed, fuel and destination availability.
Complete slow animal-loading, boarding and equipment tasks early.
Protect feed, seed, documents and chemicals above expected water exposure.
Secure containers, pools, panels, tools, furniture and other loose objects.
Set and honor the outdoor-work cutoff before dangerous weather.
Animals
Count and photograph every animal.
Label carriers, leads, halters and transport equipment.
Pack familiar feed, clean water equipment, records and medications.
Separate incompatible animals and preserve safe ventilation.
Confirm temporary containment for damaged primary areas.
Write the post-storm fence and shelter inspection order.
After the storm
Wait for official guidance; never go outside during the hurricane eye.
Account for people and check for fire, gas, floodwater, power lines and structural damage.
Keep generators outdoors at least 20 feet from doors, windows and vents.
Inspect every fence and animal area before release.
Use known safe water and isolate wet, moldy or contaminated feed.
Photograph damage before safe temporary repairs and keep an expense log.
Cleanup
Keep people and animals outside the work zone.
Treat every downed line as energized.
Do not cut tensioned, elevated or unstable trees without training.
Use appropriate PPE and follow equipment manuals.
Schedule rest, hydration and communication checks.
Stop when the work exceeds the crew's training or equipment.
Property notes
Use current official instructions
This checklist cannot account for a specific evacuation order, medical need, structure, animal or hazard. During an incident, use current National Hurricane Center, Florida and local emergency-management information.
