Redshank Riders to host Livestock Evacuation Event amid growing wildfire activity

Livestock owners must have an evacuation plan for their animals in case of wildfire. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The Backcountry Horsemen of California, Redshank Riders, are urging local livestock owners to prepare for emergency evacuations at a community event set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Anza Community Hall.Under the presentation theme “Livestock Evacuation: Do You Have a Plan?,” speakers Stacy Kuhns and Jack Peckham will guide attendees through the essentials of creating robust evacuation strategies tailored for animals. Special guests slated to contribute include representatives from RivCo Ready, Equestri-Safe, Anza Electric Cooperative and a presentation on the Equisafe fire blanket. The afternoon will also feature raffles and giveaways to engage and highlight emergency preparedness in a more interactive manner.“We want animal owners in our backcountry c
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