@SBCityFirePIO

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🌈 Even under dark skies, a little sunshine can be found! 🌧️ Our SBFD Vegetation Management Crew captured this beautiful moment following this recent rainstorm. 🚒🌿 Rain or shine, our crews continue working to reduce wildfire risks and help keep our community safe.💙
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SBCountyOEM
@SBCountyOEMOct 22
FLASH FLOOD WARNING in effect for parts of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria in #SantaBarbaraCounty. Avoid low-lying areas, areas with standing water, and creeks/streams. Stay off the roads as much as possible & avoid driving through flooded areas. #ReadySBC
NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesOct 22
Flash Flood Warning including Montecito CA and Summerland CA until 2:00 AM PDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:00 AM PDT. The warning includes Montecito CA and Summerland CA. This warning is for Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 31,469 people in the warning along with 11 schools and 0 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:00 AM PDT. The warning includes Montecito CA and Summerland CA. This warning is for Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 31,469 people in the warning along with 11 schools and 0 hospitals.

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SBCountyOEM
@SBCountyOEMOct 22
ADVERTENCIA DE INUNDACION REPENTINA en efecto para partes de Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland y Carpinteria. Evite las areas quemadas por recientes incendios, areas bajas, areas con agua estancada y areas cercanas a arroyos o corrientes.
NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesOct 22
Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye Montecito CA, Summerland CA hasta las 2:00 AM PDT
Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de inundación repentina. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 2:00 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a Montecito CA, Summerland CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Santa Barbara en el suroeste de California. ¡Evite caminar o manejar su vehículo a través de áreas inundadas! ¡Muévase a un terreno más alto inmediatamente! Hay 31,469 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 11 escuelas y 0 hospitales.

ALT Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de inundación repentina. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 2:00 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a Montecito CA, Summerland CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Santa Barbara en el suroeste de California. ¡Evite caminar o manejar su vehículo a través de áreas inundadas! ¡Muévase a un terreno más alto inmediatamente! Hay 31,469 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 11 escuelas y 0 hospitales.

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🎬 Santa Barbara's own Randy Mantooth, San Marcos High graduate and star of Emergency!, helped bring "Into the Unknown: The Paramedics' Journey" to life. Join us for its first Santa Barbara screening! 📅 Nov. 4 at 7 PM 📍 SBIFF Film Center 916 State St. intotheunknowndoc.com/
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SB City OES@SBCityOESOct 21
🌧️ Good Morning, Santa Barbara! Stay Safe in the Rain! 🚗 Slow down! Roads may be slippery. Allow extra travel time. 🌊 Never drive or walk through flooded roads. 🍂 Watch for mud, debris, and standing water. ⚠️ Stay informed 📲 Visit ReadySBC.org.
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SB City OES@SBCityOESOct 20
🌧️ It's important to understand the difference 🌧️ 🟡 FLOOD WATCH = BE PREPARED 🔴 FLOOD WARNING = TAKE ACTION 🚨Never drive or walk through flooded roads. Turn Around, Don't Drown! • Visit ReadySBC.org • Weather updates at weather.gov
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NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesOct 20
A storm system headed for S California will bring widespread rain to the area late tonight thru Thursday. There is a chance of thunderstorms with potential for heavy downpours, lightning, strong wind gusts and a very small chance of a brief tornado. #CAwx
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🚨Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail. 🔋🔥 For more info: fpw.org.
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🚨Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. 📱🔥 For more info: fpw.org. #firepreventionweek #firesafety #batterysafety #santabarbara
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🚨📱 Battery warning signs? Stop using the device if it smells strange, feels hot, makes popping noises, changes shape/color, or smokes. If safe, move it away from anything that can burn. Damaged batteries can cause fires. 🔥 #FirePreventionWeek #BatterySafety
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SB City OES@SBCityOESOct 5
🚨 Stay safe in this heat wave 🥵 🚨 Manténganse seguros durante esta ola de calor 🥵
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SB City OES@SBCityOESOct 5
🌎 Did you feel it? A small earthquake was felt in the Santa Barbara area this morning, a reminder that earthquakes can happen anytime. Know Drop, Cover & Hold On, have a plan and keep an emergency kit ready. ✔️ Sign up for ReadySBC.org 🚨Prepare today
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🚒 SBFD is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. 🔥 For more info: fpw.org.
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NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesSep 30
⚠️An extended #heatwave for SoCal will kick off this Friday and last until at least next Thursday (possibly longer)! #ExtremeHeatWatch is in effect for much of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties.⚠️ Make your plan now to stay cool during this event!🥵
Extreme Heat Watch in effect for this Friday through next Thursday for the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as the Santa Barbara County South Coast and mountains. The extended duration of this heat event may be the most significant detail to be aware of.

ALT Extreme Heat Watch in effect for this Friday through next Thursday for the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as the Santa Barbara County South Coast and mountains. The extended duration of this heat event may be the most significant detail to be aware of.

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SB City OES@SBCityOESSep 18
🚨 ¡LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS GRADUADOS DE CERT! ¿Listo para poner a prueba tus habilidades? 💪🏽 ¡Únete a nosotros en el Ejercicio CERT de Todo el Condado 2026! 📅 17 de oct., 2026 ⏰ 9 AM–12 PM | Registro 8:30 AM 📍 Escuela Secundaria Santa Barbara No te lo pierdas, ¡regístrate hoy!
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🚨 CALLING ALL CERT GRADUATES! 🚨 Ready to put your skills to the test? 💪🏽 Join us for the 2026 CERT All County Drill! 📅 Oct. 17, 2026 ⏰ 9 AM–12 PM | Check-in 8:30 AM 📍 Santa Barbara High School Don't miss out, register today!
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SBCountyOEM
@SBCountyOEMSep 17
A resilient community is a prepared community. Build or update your emergency kit with water, food, chargers, medications, and essentials. Kit checklists available at ReadySBC.org. Don’t forget to sign up for alerts! #ReadySBC
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SBCountyOEM
@SBCountyOEMSep 17
Una comunidad resiliente es una comunidad preparada. Arma o actualiza tu kit con agua, comida, cargadores, medicamentos y artículos esenciales. Encuentra listas en ReadySBC.org/es y regístrate para alertas.
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Wildfire Resiliency Project work coming to Escondido and La Mesa Parks this fall. Join us for a community meeting to discuss project goals, including removing hazardous invasive vegetation and new planting through active restoration! 📍Escondido Park ⏰Wed Sept 16 @ 5:30 PM
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