Fairlie Gidley-Baird, an 11 year resident of the broader Euroa area and a long-time part of the Greater Shepparton community, used her life-long experience in equestrian industries to assist in protecting Euroa’s livestock, aiding the farmers evacuating or fighting for their property.
Ms Gidley-Baird’s quick-thinking efforts helped in organising feeding, watering and general care for the animals sheltered in the Euroa Saleyards for approximately 150 horses, cows, goats and sheep. Along with assisting an elderly gentleman suffering extreme heatstroke during the heatwave conditions by providing shelter and first aid until the paramedics arrived, Ms Gidley-Baird also helped to coordinate food and hay deliveries and securing emergency agistment for people affected by our recent extreme heat conditions. Ms. Gidley-Baird is now turning her focus towards administration, working with the community to identify future risks and assist in streamlining procedures to ensure the community is ready for future emergencies.
When time is short and disaster strikes farming communities “need that one stress taken off their mind,” she said.
Ms Gidley- Baird also thanked the community who generously donated in a time of need.
