Emergency Sheltering

Update at noon, September 13, 2018:

Due to the change in path of Hurricane Florence, the Hunt Horse Complex at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh is opening as an equine evacuation site until safe for evacuated horses to be returned to their farms or September 24, 2018, when we close to prepare for the N.C. State Fair Horse Shows. We will be accepting reservations for horses by telephone. Stalls may be reserved by calling the Hunt Horse Complex at 919-839-4701 until 4 p.m. today. After 4 p.m. today, please call our Public Safety team at 919-612-6767. PLEASE call ahead to determine space availability before arriving. See attached housing agreement that is required for each owner. The Hunt Horse Complex will be offering housing ONLY. Owners will need to bring all provisions for their animals. Reduced pricing structure per stall: 1 day - $17, 2 days - $20, 3 days - $23, 4 days - $26, 5 days - $29, $3 per additional day per stall thereafter.

Facility Use Agreement/Liability Waiver Form

Update on September 10, 2018:

In light of the predicted path of Hurricane Florence, the following NCDA&CS facilities will not be open as equine evacuation sites:

Hunt Horse Complex at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh (now open: 9/13)
Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston
Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Events Center in Lumberton
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher

Please see this link for possible evacuation sites and call to inquire about space availability before leaving your current site.