How to prepare and pack if you might need to evacuate

If you receive an evacuation order, it's time to go. Portions of northern Santa Cruz County and southern San Mateo County were put under an evacuation warning this week as the atmospheric river slammed into the state, dumping rain on burn-scarred areas prone to flooding and mudslides. Part of the city of Watsonville was ordered to evacuate Tuesday night. L.A. County said residents who live near the Lake and Bobcat fire areas should "be ready" for possible evacuations beginning Wednesday afternoon. Even if you're not in a generally flood-prone area, with this storm, "everyone should be prepared," said Bryan La Sota, a coordinator for L.A. County's Emergency Management Department.