OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As hurricane season approaches, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is ready to support the equine community by providing stalls for horses evacuating from storm-affected areas. While the hope is for a calm season, the center is committed to assisting when needed.
This year, the process for stall requests has been streamlined to ensure a quick and efficient response during severe weather events.
- New Request Process: All hurricane and severe weather stall requests must now be submitted through the official request form at hurricanestalls.wec.net.
- Activation: The form will only be available if a storm is predicted to impact Florida.
- Availability: Stall availability is not guaranteed and will be prioritized based on the projected impact zones of the storm.
For more information about the center’s severe weather response, visit hurricanestalls.wec.net, and follow the WEC – Ocala Facebook page for live updates.
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