A dangerous stretch of fire weather is settling over Southern California, with a Red Flag Warning in effect across parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Forecasters warn that extreme heat, low humidity and gusty winds could help any spark spread rapidly.
If a wildfire threatened your neighborhood today, would you know where to get evacuation information or what to take with you? Emergency officials say preparation before a fire starts can make a critical difference when minutes matter.
In this video, we'll show you how to check evacuation alerts, build a go-bag, reduce fire risks around your home, and prepare pets, medications, and essential devices so you're ready if conditions worsen.
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appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: How to prepare for a California wildfire evacuation before you need to
