Officials are urging residents in the northern Los Angeles area to prepare for evacuations - with mandatory orders issued for parts of the San Fernando Valley - as brush fires continue to rage, damaging some homes and threatening others.
Residents who may be ordered to evacuate can pack a "go bag", which should be easy to carry and hold a few essentials you will need once you reach a safe location.
These items are vital for an emergency go bag:
For a complete list of emergency supplies, click here.
The following evacuation centers are open in response to the fast-moving Saddleridge Fire:
The American Red Cross offers the following things to consider in the event of an emergency:
For full coverage of the Saddleridge Fire, click here.