Prepare Today In Case You Have to Evacuate:
ID your companion
If you can, get your companion microchipped. All your animals should also wear collars with tags with name, address and cell phone number. Investing in safety collars (break-away or otherwise) TODAY may save you days or weeks of searching for your companion in the event you are separated in an emergency.
Find a safe place ahead of time
Because evacuation shelters generally don't accept companion animals (except for service animals), you must plan ahead to ensure that your family and companion animals will have a safe place to stay. Don't wait untill disaster strikes to do your research. Make a list of companion animal-friendly places and keep it handy. Include 24-hour telephone numbers. Update this list periodically, because policies can change. Call ahead as soon as you think you might have to leave your home. Please see attached list of local area hotels/motels that CURRENTLY will accept you and your companion animals.
Check with friends, relatives or other people you know outside your immediate area. Ask if they would be able to shelter you and your animals, or just your animals if necessary. If you have more than one companion animal, you may have to be prepared to house them separately.
Have a disaster supply checklist
Every member of your family should know what he or she needs to take when you evacuate. You also need to prepare supplies for your companion animal. Stock up on non-perishables well ahead of time, add perishable items at the last minute, and have everything ready to go at a moment's notice. Keep everything accessible, stored in sturdy containers (duffel bags, covered trash containers, etc.) that can be carried easily.