"It’s hard to see, because there’s so much pain and suffering,” said one local, who dropped off toys at the Westwood Recreation Center in West Los Angeles.

An alert to evacuate from the Los Angeles County Fire department Thursday afternoon appeared to have been sent in error.

An emergency alert about an evacuation warning was sent out to cellphones across most of Los Angeles County Thursday afternoon, but the alert was issued in error.

Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency issued a state of emergency Thursday to provide relief across the state. Gov. Lee also announced that all state offices will be closed Friday. Here is what to know about the State of Emergency for Tennessee.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has ordered the state’s emergency management agency to issue a State of Emergency, initiating regulatory relief as a winter storm approaches Tennessee.

A go bag doesn't necessarily have to be a backpack or sack, as the goal is simply to organize all of your most critical supplies in one area — that way you're able to evacuate quickly in the event of an emergency.

The five major fires causing devastation across parts of Los Angeles and Southern California have been a stark reminder of the need for a "go bag" and evacuation plan as many residents had just moments to flee.

There are several essential items people need to grab if they must leave their homes when a wildfire, flooding or other natural disaster strikes. Why it matters: Being prepared with an accessible go bag can reduce panic in the moment and could mean the difference between life or death,