And something many do not consider is the importance of protecting important documents in case of flooding, fire or worse.

According to Cal Fire PIO Heather Williams, keeping your bag by your front door is best, so you can easily grab it and go.

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The job cuts expected this month are part of a plan by the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, to remake the agency.

Drawing on lessons from recent blazes, a state commission has released a series of recommendations to protect older adults.