Farm and livestock emergency preparedness resources

We’ve updated our site with a dedicated page of resources, as well as a map of livestock host offers. Hit ‘Wildfire Resources‘ at the top of the page.

As of Friday morning, there were 78 active wildfires across central and northern Alberta, and wildfire officials reported that the situation is rapidly changing, due to the hot, dry weather and windy conditions.

To stay up to date on wildfire alerts and evacuation orders, visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website.

For more detailed information on the wildfires burning in Alberta, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard online.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of online resources related to emergency preparedness for farms and caring for livestock in the event of a wildfire:

Planning for and Responding to Disasters in Canada – Canadian Farm Business Management Council

Farm Animals and Livestock Preparedness – Government of Alberta

Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals – Government of Canada

Caring for Livestock During an Evacuation – Government of Manitoba

Evacuation of Livestock – Lamont County

Livestock Emergency Response Guide – Municipal District of Bonnyville

Farm Animal Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Central Peace – Saddle Hills County

Evacuation Checklist for Livestock – Yellowhead County