An emergency evacuation plan is a detailed guide that ... map of your home that highlights all exits and fire extinguishers, and at least two escape routes on each floor. Hang copies on the ...

You should also plan your escape routes and practice them ... plan and following local officials like the LAPD for evacuation updates. Cal Fire has an interactive map showing the various ...

Talk to your family and household in advance and designate an emergency gathering point outside any fire area or hazardous area. Identify multiple escape ... create an evacuation plan for them ...

A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.

Creating a wildfire action plan, packing ... 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.

Katya Meyer has lived in Pacific Palisades almost her entire life. Tuesday was one of the most surreal days she's had there.

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

(Minutes from a 2016 meeting between Fire Department managers and the community council show that a department official described just such a plan — establishing evacuation routes based on fire ...

A residence burns as the Palisades Fire advances ... action plan, Torres stresses the importance of leaving as soon as you sense danger. "Just get out of those warning- and evacuation order ...

The Pasadena Convention Center, which held nearly 1,500 evacuees at its peak, is set to close by Saturday. Evacuees are ...

Without an evacuation plan or drills to anticipate such ... For communities facing the highest fire risks — and the fewest escape routes — the importance of preparedness is just part of ...

Cal Fire says each plan should include a meeting point, escape routes, pet arrangements and a communication plan in case of separation. To prepare for a possible night evacuation, officials ...