Prepare essential items in a "go bag," such as a backpack and keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight by your home bed in case of a sudden nighttime evacuation, according to Cal Fire. For your ...

A go bag doesn't necessarily have to be a backpack or sack, as the goal is simply to organize all of your most critical ...

Knowing your evacuation route in advance is key to avoiding further panic and getting trapped in traffic. Many states have ...

Home inventory and restoration apps help itemize and track every item in your home in the event you have to make an insurance claim after a natural disaster.

Evacuation orders for the Palisades Fire, which is 11% contained, have expanded as the blaze moves toward Brentwood and ...

Here are some tips from Ready.gov for maintaining a go bag once it is assembled: Store canned food in a cool, dry place. Store boxed food in tightly closed metal or plastic containers. Replace expired ...

Having a plan and knowing what to do in the event of an emergency can minimize the negative impact on you and your family. An emergency evacuation plan is a detailed guide that outlines all the ...

The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn’t ...