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Canadian Websites
Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals - The Government of Canada
A guide aimed at Canadian farmers explaining the steps that should be taken to ensure farm animals, livestock, and poultry are protected during an emergency.
Emergency Video Series and Fact Sheets - Farm and Food Care
These emergency resource videos and fact sheets provide information for first responders to use when dealing with loose livestock or barn fire situations. The video series takes a look at the basics of handling farm animals in a calm manner, how to deal with loose livestock, tips for responding to accidents involving farm animals, and priorities in dealing with a livestock emergency. The fact sheets contain information for first responders who are dealing with barn fires or motor vehicle accidents involving farm animals.
Weather Reports - Environment Canada, Smog Alerts - Air quality Ontario, Humidex - Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW).
Power Outages - What to do? - Public Safety Canada
You can greatly lessen the impact of a power outage by taking the time to prepare in advance. This involves three basic steps: find out what to do before, during, and after a power outage; make a family emergency plan, so that everyone knows what to do, and where to go in case of an emergency; get an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during a power outage.
Humidex-based, heat stress calculator. Enter temperature and percent humidity and the site will generate a humidex value and any work-related cautions.
Poultry Industry Council – General resources
This site contains multiple resources relating to biosecurity measures, emergency preparedness, OAHN reports and euthanasia resources on their website.
Red Alerts - Alert Ready
The province issues a Red Alert via text or email to subscribers to provide recommended immediate actions to protect citizens, their families and others when there is an imminent threat to life, public safety or property.
Reducing the Risk of Fire on Your Farm - Reducing the Impact of Fire - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Best management practices for fire safety are recommended to go beyond the requirements of applicable Codes and regulations. The measures in this section are not necessarily required by applicable Codes but are recommended for consideration because they are effective. They are precautions that can minimize the damage from fire or describe actions to take in the event of a fire.
The websites listed were active at the time of writing.
How to Navigate My Farm App
Canadian Documents
After the Emergency - Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Information and tips on what to do and how to recover after an emergency or disaster.
Emergency Management Guide for BC Poultry Producers - BC Ministry of Agriculture
An interactive guide for BC poultry producers to prepare for and mitigate the impact of potential emergencies on farm.
Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals - Government of Canada
This brochure is intended to address interruptions in normal services due to the consequences of natural hazards and emergencies.
Mass Carcass Disposal Guide for Municipalities - Ontario Livestock and Poultry Council
This guide is to assist municipalities in incorporating emergency carcass disposal provisions into their existing municipal emergency response plans.
Severe Storms – What to do? - Public Safety Canada
You can greatly lessen the impact of a severe storm by taking the time to prepare in advance. This involves three basic steps: find out about the risks and the type of storms in your region; make a family emergency plan, so that everyone knows what to do, and where to go in case of an emergency; get an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during a severe storm.
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide - Public Safety Canada
If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.
PIC Emergency Preparedness Videos