If you’ve been ordered to leave because of fire, here’s some CalFire tips for protecting your property and making it easier for firefighters.
How to safely evacuate a wildfire
Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and situational awareness.
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation
Even after evacuation orders are lifted, there are still precautions you should take to keep yourself safe.
California fire evacuations: How to prepare, what to pack and what to do if you're trapped
If you’ve been told to evacuate, officials advise you do so immediately — don’t wait.
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources
The basics on active fires and your one-stop shop for resources.
I had to evacuate my home, what do I do next?
Finding shelter for yourself and animals, plus emergency numbers and tips.
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
We have tips from California's insurance commissioner on how to contact the state and start the claims process, and how to keep you and your loved ones…
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
We all need to be concerned — and prepared.
Cheat sheet: Your very short guide to getting packed up right now to evacuate
If time is short, here's how to get ready to fast. In case of emergency, however, remember that belongings can be replaced, lives cannot.
Lessons From Hurricane Helene on Evacuation Orders, Messaging and Emergency Managers — ProPublica
After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm closed in.
Triangle Fire Victims Data - published
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid
If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Not all emergency agencies use the same language. Here’s your rundown on how evacuation orders work
Local Officials Don’t Always Send IPAWS Emergency Alerts Before Disasters — ProPublica
ProPublica has identified at least 15 major disasters since 2016 in which officials in the most-harmed communities failed to use a federal system to send emergency alerts to residents — or waited until it was too late.
Disaster preparedness in the US
Starting with some articles I saved during/after the January 2025 wildfires in Southern California
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation
High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources