See the General Family Preparedness section for more information on evacuation procedures. Be certain you have enough time to get to higher ground before access is cut off. Move machinery, feed, grain, pesticides and herbicides to higher elevations. Construct mounds of soil for livestock, or open gates so livestock can escape high water. Small numbers of hogs can sometimes be saved by bringing them bales of hay to climb on.
Animals swim well.
The greatest problem for grazing animals will be fences and other obstacles. Try to drive stock through water free of obstructions. Long swims through calm water are safer than short swims through a swift current. Leave building doors and windows open at least 2 inches to equalize water pressure and help prevent buildings from shifting. If possible, move motors and portable electric equipment to a dry location.