People with large animals need to make special plans in case a hurricane strikes.  Here are some recommendations from the Sunshine State's Horse Council:

• Leave early if you must evacuate with your large animals.  Keep in mind that livestock trailers are unstable in high winds, and traffic will move slowly along evacuation routes.

• Some people keep animals at a boarding location that's separate from their home.  Find out if the animals are located in a storm surge area and make plans to move animals to a safer area.

• Even if you are not in an area subject to flooding, you may want to consider evacuating horses if they are maintained in stables or small pastures, as they will be unable to avoid debris and collapsing buildings.

• The safest place for large animals to weather a storm is in a large pasture.

For information on disaster preparations for large animal owners and a searchable emergency evacuation resource list, please click here to visit the Sunshine State Horse Council's website.