I usually have enough wet and dry food on hand for several weeks anyway and a pet carrier is quickly accessible. In earthquake country there can always be - but never has been so far - a bad day so we should be prepared to move on quickly.

In a storm or other natural disaster you can expect that your dog or cat will be upset, afraid and maybe hard to handle. You should plan to put a small or medium sized dog in a carrier to control them rather than plan on a leash to be enough.