To plan for the next disaster, make a checklist with household needs and attach it to a bag of essential documents.

Creating a wildfire action plan, packing a ... Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, said But the most important tip? Don't wait around for an evacuation order, Torres said.

The Los Angeles County fires are serving as a reminder to be ready in the event of a wildfire evacuation. Cal Fire advises residents assemble their emergency kit before a disaster hits.

Taking preemptive steps to protect your home and plan your exit can reduce danger and help firefighters do their jobs, first ...

Pierce County Emergency Management interim director Amy Gillespie confirmed that the agency is in the final stages of developing that plan. She said it won’t go into the specifics of evacuation ...

it's important to know what the next step is if you fled your home in the face of a fire. On Sunday, multiple evacuation zones were lifted for both the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, burning on ...

Los Angeles and much of Southern California are under "extreme fire danger" until Thursday. There are no evacuation orders in place now for the Hurst Fire in LA County or the Auto Fire in Ventura ...

Corrections & clarifications: This story has been updated to reflect the areas under evacuation for the Palisades Fire. Editor's Note: The wildfires in California continue to rage. Click here for ...