When the lights cut out without warning, the first few minutes decide whether you simply ride out an inconvenience or end up paying for fried electronics and ruined food. The safest move is to treat ...

A go-bag contains essential supplies for emergencies like severe weather, power outages, or regional unrest. Recommended items include a first aid kit, chargers, food, water, medications, and a ...

Mika Edwards is executive producer of streaming and digital for CBS News Los Angeles. She started at KCAL News as a news producer and previously worked in the Bay Area in both print and broadcast.

Hurricane season is upon us, and it's important to be prepared ahead of disaster. Use our go-bag checklist to build your own!