First of all, go to your Library and get and read Terri Crisp's book: Out of Harm's Way. Should take about three days, or less.
Then very carefully examine the web site of Noah's Wish http://www.noahs-wish.org ,the disaster rescue organization she has founded and directs.
Terri Crisp has been active in animal disaster rescue since 1983, hands on- in the boats, smoke and debris fields.
Then contribute now and/or even volunteer, in preparation for the next disaster, what ever that may prove to be.