Wildfire Smoke Concerns | Preparing Your Family For An Emergency | "Ms. Rachel" Shares Journey On Becoming A Toddler Sensation

The Los Angeles area remains on high alert as wind gusts up to 70 mph are expected this week, continuing to fuel the wildfires that have killed at least 24 people. There are nearly 5,000 fire personnel assigned to the Palisades Fire alone. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss growing air quality concerns in Southern California as the wildfires continue to burn. As wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, the disaster has people thinking about their own emergency preparedness, whether it's a fire, hurricane or tornado. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi has tips on how to make your plan. Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling. Rachel Accurso, known as "Ms. Rachel," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new books "100 First Words," "My First Coloring Book," and "Potty Time with Bean." Known for her educational YouTube videos, Ms. Rachel has become a beloved figure for toddlers, with billions of views and a reputation as "Taylor Swift for toddlers." Beloved high school chemistry teacher Frances Shaw retired from Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 2012. But last year, because of a teacher shortage, the 80-year-old returned to work. To celebrate Shaw's impact as an educator, "CBS Mornings" and CBS News contributor David Begnaud staged a pep rally to give her a huge surprise from Canva, an online digital design platform. (Sponsored by Canva). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices