Overview
Emergency contact information should be posted at your cattle handling facility and available to anyone who may work there. This form template captures critical contacts for human medical emergencies, animal emergencies, and operational support.
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Post in visible location at facility entrance
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FACILITY INFORMATION
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
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HUMAN EMERGENCY
|---------|------|-------| | Ranch Owner | | | | Secondary Contact | | | | Neighbor (nearest) | | |
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MEDICAL FACILITIES
| Facility | Phone | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Room | |||
| Urgent Care | |||
| Ambulance (non-911) |
VETERINARY EMERGENCY
| Contact | Name | Phone | After Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Veterinarian | |||
| Emergency Vet Clinic | |||
| Large Animal Emergency |
FIRE AND RESCUE
| Service | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Department | ||
| Sheriff/Police | ||
| Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 | National number |
| Animal Poison Control | 1-888-426-4435 | ASPCA (fee applies) |
UTILITIES
| Service | Phone | Account Number |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | ||
| Propane Supplier | ||
| Water Service |
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
| Service | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Dealer | ||
| Welder/Fabricator | ||
| Fencing Contractor | ||
| Livestock Hauler |
INSURANCE
| Type | Company | Policy Number | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liability | |||
| Property | |||
| Livestock |
WORKERS AND REGULAR HELPERS
| Name | Phone | Emergency Contact |
|---|---|---|
FIRST AID KIT LOCATION
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WATER SHUTOFF LOCATION
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ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT LOCATION
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PROPANE SHUTOFF LOCATION
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KNOWN ALLERGIES/MEDICAL CONDITIONS
(For regular workers - share only with their permission)
| Person | Condition | Medication Location |
|---|---|---|
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Human Injury
- Ensure scene is safe
- Call 911
- Provide first aid if trained
- Call ranch owner/emergency contact
- Secure animals if possible
- Direct emergency responders to location
Animal Emergency
- Secure other animals for safety
- Call veterinarian
- Provide first aid if possible
- Isolate injured animal
- Document incident
Fire
- Call 911
- Evacuate people
- Open gates to release livestock if safe
- Move vehicles away from fire
- Meet fire department to direct
Severe Weather
- Monitor weather alerts
- Secure loose items
- Release animals from enclosed facilities if tornado imminent
- Seek shelter
- Account for personnel after event
EQUIPMENT-SPECIFIC EMERGENCY
Hydraulic Failure
Chute type: ________________________________
Manual override procedure: ________________________________
Emergency release: ________________________________
Electrical Emergency
Main disconnect location: ________________________________
Generator location (if applicable): ________________________________
Trapped Animal
Emergency gate locations: ________________________________
Equipment for freeing animal: ________________________________
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POSTING REQUIREMENTS
Post this form at:
- [ ] Facility entrance
- [ ] Near squeeze chute
- [ ] In truck/office
- [ ] With first aid kit
- [ ] Sent to all regular workers
Emergency Contact Form Template | AnimalSafeRanch.com Resource 3.5.9 | Phase 3: Pen & Facility Safety
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