A natural disaster can happen at any moment, but you can take steps to stay safe ahead of time. CBS LA is launching Ready SoCal, a comprehensive guide that will help you get prepared.
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A natural disaster can happen at any moment, but you can take steps to stay safe ahead of time. CBS LA is launching Ready SoCal, a comprehensive guide that will help you get prepared.
A Pasadena resident, whose home burned down during the Eaton Fire, has added a fire-proof roof, sprinklers and aluminum to her new rebuild.
Insurance experts say 2026 should be the year Californians make sure they can rebuild if their home is destroyed by a wildfire.
One year after 95-year-old Dalyce Curry died in the Eaton Fire, her family hopes that her story will serve as a warning to others.
Many survivors from the January wildfires are choosing to rebuild their homes in different ways to prevent another disaster from happening again.
There are several ways to reduce the fire risk next to your home, like vents, clearing dry vegetation and moving your trash bins.
CBS LA meteorologist Evelyn Taft breaks down the anatomy of a fire and how weather plays a key role.
When driving during a wildfire, don't use high-beam lights since they reflect more light off the smoke and make it harder to see.
With the two roads leading to the Palisades Fire clogged with abandoned cars, first responders had to use bulldozers to clear the way for firefighters.
CBS LA spoke with experts and fire survivors to compile comprehensive checklists of what you can do now to stay safe later.
Staying safe in an apartment or condo is different than doing so in a house, but being prepared and ready can save lives.
When it comes to your insurance, there are important differences when it comes to coverage for a wildfire versus a fire that starts inside the house.
Through its "Sound the Alarm Program," the American Red Cross is saving thousands of lives by installing fire alarms.
Some simple habits can help prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.
It's not just wildfires that can destroy homes; but other fires as well. Being prepared can help save homes and lives and CBS LA is here to help.
CBS LA meteorologist Alex Biston explains the science and dangers behind flooding and landslides in Southern California.
Even though you can't stop Mother Nature, being prepared for flooding or mudslides is your best defense to minimize damage.
As climate change brings stronger storms and longer dry spells, Los Angeles is rethinking how it handles water, working to slow it down, soak it in, and store it for the future.
Water is water, but not when it comes to homeowner's insurance.
From heavier rain to warmer temperatures, extreme weather is becoming more common place across the state. CBS LA's Marina Jurica explains its impact on Southern California.
If your car gets trapped in flood waters, fire officials say it's important to stay levelheaded and make informed decisions.
Flooding and mudslides can be just as destructive as fires here in Southern California, but you can get prepared ahead of Mother Nature.
CBS LA meteorologist Amber Lee explains how the Santa Ana winds happen thanks in part to Southern California's unique topography.
CBS LA's Next Weather Chief Meteorologist Paul Deanno breaks down the difference between weather watches and weather warnings.
A landscaping architect says that when thinking about how much weather the plants in your yard can withstand, start with what's underground.
Fire officials recommend that residents have an emergency kit ready to go in their homes if winds create dangerous conditions.
Southern California is no stranger to strong and damaging winds, but there are steps you can take to keep your home safe and CBS LA is here to help
In the event of a significant earthquake, there are steps you can take to reduce danger to you and your family.
The San Andreas Fault is the longest and fastest-moving, but over the next decade, Dr. Lucy Jones says it'll probably be one of the lesser-known faults that causes the most damage.
Earthquakes are a part of life here in Southern California. CBS LA meteorologist Dani Ruberti breaks down the anatomy of a quake.
After the 6.7-magnitude Northridge Earthquake rattled Southern California, scientists realized just how much preparedness can save lives.
Scientists are using the cutting-edge satellite technology from the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NASIR) to rethink how we understand earthquakes.
Even though an earthquake can strike at any moment, there are ways to prepare in advance, and CBS LA is here to help.
Mark Liu provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies, including the latest on power outages.
Mike Rogers provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies including Alert California.
Mark Liu provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies, including the latest on tsunamis.
Mike Rogers provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies including Broadcastify.
Mark Liu provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies, including tracking aircraft radar.
Mike Rogers provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies including how to set up shake alerts.
Mark Liu provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies, including the USGS.
Mike Rogers provides a checklist of internet bookmarks he uses during emergencies.