Prepare essential items in a "go bag," such as a backpack and keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight by your home bed in case of a sudden nighttime evacuation, according to Cal Fire. For your "go bag," Cal Fire recommends essentials such as:

Here’s what experts suggest you include in your go bag in case of evacuation: How much food and water should you evacuate with? Water and non-perishable food items that last at