Ep. 80: Horse Emergency Preparedness: What Happens When Disaster Strikes
When a wildfire, flood, hurricane, or other disaster threatens your horses, every minute matters. In Part 2 of our disaster preparedness series, we walk through what a real horse evacuation looks like from receiving the first warning to loading horses, navigating chaotic roads, and arriving at an evacuation facility. Joining us is Amy Hausmann, who shares her firsthand experience during California's devastating Tubbs Fire and the lessons she learned from living through multiple subsequent wildfire evacuations. In this episode, we discuss: • The Ready, Set, Go evacuation system and why horse owners should leave at Level 1 • How to prepare your horses, trailer, go-bags, documents, feed, and emergency contacts before disaster strikes • What happens when evacuation plans fall apart, including horses that won't load and situations where animals must be left behind • What to expect at evacuation centers, how to care for stressed horses, and common health risks after a disaster • The critical role of volunteers, community response teams, and evacuation networks during large-scale emergencies Whether you live in wildfire country, flood-prone areas, hurricane zones, or tornado alley, this episode provides practical, real-world guidance that could help save lives when disaster strikes. Watch Duty - https://app.watchduty.org/ Fleet of Angels - https://www.fleetofangels.org/ Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com Thanks for riding along with us!