Another good idea is to place pet emergency stickers on your windows at home, to notify emergency crews that you have pets inside that should be rescued. These are available at many pet stores. Traveling with Pets Always place cats in a carrier when traveling, even short distances. You may want to place your dogs in carriers as well. Be sure your pets are wearing their collars and ID tags and that their carriers have ID tags as well with emergency contact numbers.
Many carriers come with plastic dishes that attach to the door.
If the disaster forces you to stay home and be self sufficient, you'll need to have emergency stores of pet food and supplies. The Absolute Necessity Stocking water reserves and learning how to purify contaminated water should be among your top priorities in preparing for an emergency. You should store at least a two-week supply of water for each member of your family, including pets. Everyone's needs differ, depending upon age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate. A normally active person should drink at least two quarts of water per day.