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Volunteer group LASER details large‑animal evacuation shelters and operations in Prescott Valley
Summary
LASER, a volunteer nonprofit, told the town council it operates a 190‑stall shelter near WheelHouse Sports and a backup site in Chino Valley, can be ready in about an hour when activated by county emergency management and relies on about 65 trained volunteers and community donations.
LASER (Large Animal Shelter Emergency Readiness) representatives told the Prescott Valley Town Council on Nov. 6 that the volunteer nonprofit operates a primary shelter off Highway 89A by WheelHouse Sports with 190 covered stalls and a stocked on‑site shed, plus a backup site at Chino Valley Equestrian Park.
The group said it formed after the 2017 Goodwin Fire, which forced about 7,000 people from their homes and left more than 200 barn animals needing shelter. Since LASER began in 2019, staff said the group has been activated 12 times, placed on standby 12 additional times and now lists about 65 trained volunteers.
“Kathy” (LASER presenter) described the activation process: the county emergency operations center alerts LASER when an incident threatens life or property,…
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