If you have to flee your home during a natural disaster, time is critical. You won't be able to take everything, but these are things you'll want to have on hand.

In the event of an evacuation order, Cal Fire recommends that individuals have a "go-bag" prepped and ready to go with these essentials: An extra set of car keys, phone charger, credit cards, cash, or traveler’s checks Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, insurance, etc.)

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 supplies in one area — that way you're able to evacuate quickly in the event of an emergency.

The destructive fires in Los Angeles County have shone a spotlight on the West's vulnerability to natural disasters and the need for emergency preparedness as wildfire seasons become longer and more intense.

Experts have provided some must-pack items for anyone who has been displaced because of the California wildfires.