If You Have to Evacuate
An evacuation team may be able to help you. Call 530-265-7880 for assistance.
* Listen to local radio station KVMR (89.5 FM) for current info. If you have internet, check YubaNet Fire News and Happening Now.
* Agree on a safe meeting place in case anyone gets separated. Do not rely on cell phones as cell towers may be down.
* Designate who will be taking care of animals and/or following up on their care.
* Cats are at high risk because they tend to hide during a fire. Put them in a bathroom FIRST. It's a small area and they will be easier to crate when you're ready. Don't forget to include cat litter and newspaper for them in their evacuation kit.
* I.D. your animals! Livestock crayon, microchip, spray paint, stock tag or luggage tag on collars/halters, nail polish. Do not make your information visible. It is a good idea to have a picture of you with your animal.
* During a fire, do not confine your animals to the barn as they are at risk of smoke inhalation.
* If you find yourself at a roadblock arguing with the CHP/Sheriff trying to get back to your animals, take a deep breath and think. Remember that your goal is to get your animals out safely. Perhaps the sheriff could let the animals out of the barn, or ferry our crew to lead them out, or help with some other solution.
* Listen to local radio station KVMR (89.5 FM) for current info. If you have internet, check YubaNet Fire News and Happening Now.
* Agree on a safe meeting place in case anyone gets separated. Do not rely on cell phones as cell towers may be down.
* Designate who will be taking care of animals and/or following up on their care.
* Cats are at high risk because they tend to hide during a fire. Put them in a bathroom FIRST. It's a small area and they will be easier to crate when you're ready. Don't forget to include cat litter and newspaper for them in their evacuation kit.
* I.D. your animals! Livestock crayon, microchip, spray paint, stock tag or luggage tag on collars/halters, nail polish. Do not make your information visible. It is a good idea to have a picture of you with your animal.
* During a fire, do not confine your animals to the barn as they are at risk of smoke inhalation.
* If you find yourself at a roadblock arguing with the CHP/Sheriff trying to get back to your animals, take a deep breath and think. Remember that your goal is to get your animals out safely. Perhaps the sheriff could let the animals out of the barn, or ferry our crew to lead them out, or help with some other solution.
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The Nevada County Fairgrounds is usually available for housing animals displaced by a disaster, when NCVDRT has mobilized. Bring animals to Gate 8, located on Brighton St near the intersection with McCourtney Rd and the monument to the draft horse. Google map
Volunteers will direct you on parking and check in for the animal evacuation center. Other locations are available and will be used if the fairgrounds are in an evacuation zone. |
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