While many L.A. residents didn’t have time to prepare for their evacuation, experts recommend that if you live in a fire, flood, or drought zone, it's ideal to prepare for the worst as best you can.

Home evacuation plan templates are available at Ready.gov and American Red Cross. There are many different types of emergencies and disasters to consider, from a home fire or gas leak to a natural ...

The wildfires in Los Angeles County have many Bay Area residents thinking about how to prepare in the event a fire closes in ...