Farm Emergency Response Checklist
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Initial Assessment & Notification
Immediate actions upon discovering an emergency.
Emergency Location
Time of Incident
Brief Description of Incident
Type of Emergency
Severity Level (1-5, 1=Minor, 5=Critical)
Is Emergency Controlled?
Initial Responder Name
Fire Emergency Procedures
Steps to take in case of a fire on the farm.
Time of Fire Detection
Description of Fire (Location, Size, Smoke)
Fire Severity
Equipment Used (Fire Extinguisher, Hose, etc.)
Fire Extinguisher Used (Quantity)
Approximate Fire Location
Person Responding to Fire
Medical Emergency Response
Procedures for handling injuries or illnesses.
Patient's Name
Brief Description of Incident/Injury
Patient's Age (Years)
Severity of Injury (Initial Assessment)
Date of Incident
Time of Incident
Location of Incident on Farm
First Responder Signature
Animal Escape/Release Protocol
Steps for dealing with escaped livestock.
Type of Animal Escaped
Estimated Number of Animals Escaped
Initial Location of Escape (GPS Coordinates)
Description of Escape Circumstances
Time of Escape Discovery
Containment Status
Name of Person Reporting Escape
Hazardous Material Spill Control
Procedures for handling chemical spills.
Type of Spill
Estimated Spill Volume (Gallons/Liters)
Spill Location (GPS Coordinates or Description)
Description of Spill Circumstances
Containment Measures Taken
Date of Spill
Time of Spill
Photos/Video Documentation
Spill Response Personnel Signature
Severe Weather Preparedness & Response
Actions to take before, during, and after severe weather events.
Last Severe Weather Drill Date
Primary Weather Threat
Designated Safe Shelter Location(s)
Current Level of Supplies (Days)
Alerting Methods
Specific Preparation Actions Taken
Next Scheduled Weather Alert System Check
Communication & Contact List Verification
Ensuring contact information is up-to-date and readily accessible.
Emergency Contact List (Farm Manager, Key Personnel)
Local Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
Police Non-Emergency Number
Fire Department Number
Ambulance/EMS Number
Primary Communication Method (Emergency)
Last Contact List Update Date
Post-Emergency Review & Reporting
Steps to assess the event, report findings, and prevent recurrence.
Date of Incident Review
Detailed Description of Event & Response
Estimated Cost of Damages (USD)
Contributing Factors (Select all that apply)
Corrective Actions Implemented
Severity of Incident
Supporting Documentation (Photos, Reports)
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