Before a disaster occurs: Be prepared and have a disaster plan.
Contact area hotels and see which hotels allow pets. Keep a list of these
places along with where they are located and phone numbers. In case of
a disaster that would affect your surrounding area, locate a chain of
hotels that allow pets and keep that information. Another possibility
would be to keep a list of kennels and friends both in your area and
elsewhere that could possibly shelter your pets during a disaster.
Prepare an emergency evacuation kit for your pets. This kit should
include food and water dishes, medications, veterinary records, leashes,
and crates. If you have a cat you should include a litter pan and litter.
Store enough water and food to last at least three days for each pet.
A manual can opener and recent photos of your pets are also a good idea.
Pet First Aid Kit:
First aid book
Gauze pads
Elastic tape
Antibiotic ointment
Scissors
Cotton balls
Hydrogen peroxide
Saline eye wash
Additional Resources:
American Red Cross
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)