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Montecito Fire

@montecitofire

Official account of Montecito Fire Department. All photos & videos are available for media use. Media questions: [email protected]

 Montecito, CA
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More rain is in the forecast! Lower Manning Park will receive more sand and bags on Wednesday, October 28. Sandbags are available for community use. Please limit to 25 sandbags. Thank you and be safe!
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@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
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@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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News Release: Free Evacuation Go-Bags Available to Montecito Community Members bit.ly/3UyIND8
Free Evacuation Go-Bags Available to Montecito Community Members

Free Evacuation Go-Bags Available to Montecito Community Members

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@NWSLosAngelesOct 21
Watch out Santa Barbara! The storm is coming in with a fury. Rain rates as high as 0.80 per hour have been reported. Please drive safely and consider delaying travel if at all possible. #CAwx #SBrain
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@SBCountyOEMOct 20
⛈️Storm arriving in #SantaBarbaraCounty Wed 10/21 thru Thur 10/22. ☔️Potential for flooding in creeks and rivers, streets, and low-lying areas. ➡️More info and storm preparedness tips: ReadySBC.org
ReadySBC

ReadySBC

Learn how to prepare for emergencies and find resources to help during and after an emergency.

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@NWSLosAngelesOct 20
A moderate storm is expected to impact Southern California Wednesday through Thursday. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible. Minor flooding and debris flows possible near recent burn scars. #CAwx #SoCal #LAWeather
A moderate storm is expected to impact Southern California Wednesday through Thursday. Rainfall totals are expected to generally range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches except 1.5 to 3 inches across south facing mountains/foothills. Minor flooding and debris flows are possible especially near recent burn scars. Peak timing for most locations will fall into the late Wednesday morning through late Thursday morning timeframe. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible bringing potential hazards such as cloud-to-ground lightning, heavy downpours, gusty winds, small hail, and even isolated waterspouts.

ALT A moderate storm is expected to impact Southern California Wednesday through Thursday. Rainfall totals are expected to generally range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches except 1.5 to 3 inches across south facing mountains/foothills. Minor flooding and debris flows are possible especially near recent burn scars. Peak timing for most locations will fall into the late Wednesday morning through late Thursday morning timeframe. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible bringing potential hazards such as cloud-to-ground lightning, heavy downpours, gusty winds, small hail, and even isolated waterspouts.

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CHP Santa Barbara@CHP_SantaBarbOct 1
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 US 101 northbound, just south of San Ysidro Rd: A crash is blocking the #1 lane. Please slow down, move over if possible, and use caution while traveling through the area. 🚔
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Southbound lanes of US 101 in Santa Barbara remain closed at Olive Mill Road. Crews on site now working to clean up a sizable fuel spill. No estimated time for reopening. @CHP_SantaBarb
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US-101 Southbound Closed US-101 Southbound at Sheffield Drive is closed due to a crash. Both lanes are currently closed for an unknown duration. All traffic is being diverted at San Ysidro Road.
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CHP Santa Barbara@CHP_SantaBarbSep 24
US-101 Southbound Closed US-101 Southbound at Sheffield Drive is closed due to a crash. Both lanes are currently closed for an unknown duration. All traffic is being diverted at San Ysidro Road.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Montecito Fire is on scene of a traffic collision on SB HWY 101 near Sheffield involving 4 vehicles and 2 semi-trucks. No injuries. All lanes of HWY 101 are closed due to fuel leak and debris in the roadway. Expect delays. Check @CHP_SantaBarb for updates.
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@SBCountyOEMSep 21
Information is power in an emergency. Stay connected: follow local agencies, monitor alerts, and know where to get verified updates. Sign up for ReadySBC Alerts and find trusted info, such as the emergency zones map, at ReadySBC.org. #SantaBarbaraCounty
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WATCH: Montecito Creeks & Flood Control Community Meeting On Monday, September 14, dozens of Montecito residents attended a community meeting, hosted by County Supervisor Roy Lee, to learn what preparations are occurring and how they can get ready, too. bit.ly/3V1QT7c
Montecito Creek & Winter Storm Preparedness Community Meeting

Montecito Creek & Winter Storm Preparedness Community Meeting

Preparing for winter in Montecito is a community effort.This comm...

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Building on recent collaboration, Fire Chief Brian Fallon approached Montecito Water District to propose tactical housing for firefighting crews on Water District properties when conditions are prime for extreme fire behavior. Read the full story here ➡️ bit.ly/4gRCX72
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Read Montecito Fire Chief Brian Fallon's interview in the latest issue of the Montecito Journal on stands now and online here: bit.ly/4h0NPj5
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Join us for the Montecito Creeks & Flood Control Meeting 🔸 Monday, Sept. 14 🔸 4:30 p.m. 🔸 Montecito Union School Auditorium bit.ly/4cUjEc0
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🇺🇸 The community is invited to join us Friday, September 11, at either of our Montecito Fire stations to remember the lives lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.🤍 bit.ly/3SQJWVR
9/11 Remembrance Event

9/11 Remembrance Event

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Montecito expands firefighting resources during high-risk conditions ksby.com/news/local-news/mon…
Montecito expands firefighting resources during high-risk conditions

Montecito expands firefighting resources during high-risk conditions

The Montecito Fire Department and Montecito Water District have partnered to create temporary firefighter housing aimed at improving response during periods of high fire danger and severe weather.

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Montecito Fire Marshal Aaron Briner speaks with @KSBY about the new Zone Zero requirements and how community members can schedule a free inspection to make sure their properties are ready for wildfire. bit.ly/3UjCi6M
New Zone Zero rules put focus on first five feet around homes

New Zone Zero rules put focus on first five feet around homes

California requires up to 100 feet of defensible space around homes in high fire-risk areas, with new Zone Zero rules now being phased in for existing homes.

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🇺🇸 Join us Friday, Sept. 11, at our Montecito Fire stations to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. 🕖 6:55 - 7:05 a.m. We will ring the bells, lower the flag, and observe a moment of silence. Station 91: 595 San Ysidro Rd Station 92: 2300 Sycamore Canyon Rd Never forget.🤍
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🇺🇸 With liberty and pancakes for all!🥞 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 7-11 AM Fire Station 91 - 595 San Ysidro Road Tickets $15 | Kids 10 & under eat FREE Also, please remember that all fireworks, including "safe & sane," and bonfires are ILLEGAL in Montecito.
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NEWS RELEASE: Independence Day Reminder - All Fireworks and Bonfires are Illegal in Montecito Read more ➡️ bit.ly/431bdWZ
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