What People Forget: The Top 5 Items Missing From Most Wildfire Evacuation Plans

Mercury Insurance highlights critical gaps that can slow evacuation and complicate recovery during fast-moving wildfire events LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During Wildfire Prevention Month, Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is urging residents in fire-prone areas to look beyond standard evacuation checklists and focus on what is most often overlooked. While many households have taken steps to prepare for wildfire emergencies, real-world events continue to show that small but critical gaps can create delays during evacuation and challenges in the hours and days that follow.