Los Angeles residents are more prepared for disasters than people in most other large cities, according to a Duracell/Harris Interactive study of disaster preparedness to be released today.
Forty-eight percent of households in Los Angeles -- the highest rank among America's 10 largest cities -- said they have a disaster plan.
New Yorkers are the least prepared, though they are the most fearful of terrorist attacks, according to the poll.
The poll also found that even though residents on the earthquake-prone West Coast are more prepared, the majority of households still don't have a family plan for dealing with a disaster.
Only 36% of households nationwide reported having a disaster supply kit in the home. In Los Angeles, 49% said they had kits; in San Francisco, 57%. The kits usually contain food and water supplies, flashlights and a portable radio.