No stranger to natural disasters, Pasadena resident Pedro Rojas keeps a safety bag in his car with essentials like a jacket, gloves and running shoes in case he needs to flee at a moment’s notice.

In Los Angeles thousands of families are starting to return home after those devastating wildfires. Evacuations now lifted in some areas, while in others firefighters are still battling the flames. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports from hard hit Pacific Palisades.

As firefighters in California continue to make progress on the wildfires that are still burning in Los Angeles, planning for the recovery process is just getting started. Meanwhile, one insurance firm is changing course for some wildfire-affected residents there.