Winter Storms: Readiness

Listed below are winter storm readiness measures.

Construct barns to withstand typical snow accumulations in your area.
Keep informed of current weather conditions in your area.
Note that cold weather itself, without any physical exertion, puts an extra strain on your heart. Strenuous physical activity in cold weather such as shoveling snow, pushing a car, or even walking fast or far through deep snow can cause serious or fatal results.
After the storm, check on your neighbors and their animals. Be sure they have proper heating and sufficient supplies to get them through the emergency.
When possible, move cattle from range areas where severe drifting in known to occur in gullies or other areas. Whole herds of cattle can be drifted over in such areas and suffocate. If possible, move cattle in closer to ranch buildings or into areas where less drifting is likely.