We make a rotation schedule and we train our children what to do when, not if, but when IT happens. Disaster preparedness for you dog can be as easy as preparing for yourself and your family if you take a good look at what his needs will be. Imagine yourself after an earthquake. There is a gaping hole in the side of your house, repairable, but exposed. All the fences are down and you have no electricity, gas, or water.
Water is the one item no animal can live without.
It will be the most necessary. That hole in the wall and your non-existent fence means that your dog is not contained. Not all dogs need to be contained, but there are now hazards in his environment that were not there before. Without veterinary services, a good strong collar and a tie out chain can save his life. This is just an example of the many circumstances that can pop up, but all of them survivable IF you and your dog are prepared.