Get a live California wildfire or power outage map and alerts on your iPhone or Android
You can customize the app so that it sends you live alerts on any fires reported approaching your ZIP code, and you can also run an evacuation checklist - all useful when you are stressed out what to do first.
California fires live map app
Currently, the Sylmar area near the 210 Freeway at Yarnel Street is burning because of said winds, and the fire is referred to as "Saddleridge," going through one warehouse and several houses already.
PG&E power outages
Alternatively, you can get electric outage updates via text, email or phone by logging into your PG&E website account, going into the Profile section, and setting up alerts to be delivered to your phone if blackouts will be affecting your service, or when the power will be restored.
And, remember, kids, always have fully charged power bank handy, those phone alert setups will be useless if your handset turns into a brick during the blackout.
