Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Evacuation Order Issued

EVACUATION ORDERS have been issued for the following areas in Santa Barbara County:

• Properties along waterways associated with the Thomas, Cave and Alisal burn areas.
• Properties in the vicinity of Sycamore Creek, from Stanwood Dr. down to parts of Ninos Dr., in the city of Santa Barbara.

These EVACUATION ORDERS are due to an incoming storm arriving Saturday, February 3 through Tuesday, February 6 with the potential to produce flash flooding, debris flows and landslides. Residents should LEAVE NOW. This Evacuation Order is effective on February 3 at 2 pm.

Click here to access the interactive incident map.

Residents should:

• Leave NOW. Do not attempt to drive while it is dark or raining as roads may be damaged or your car may be swept away by moving water or debris.
• Expect strong winds which can cause debris to fall onto roadways and power outages.
• Be prepared to sustain yourself and your household for multiple days if you choose not to evacuate, as you may not be able to leave the area and emergency responders may not be able to access your property in the event of road damage, flooding, or debris.

Resources and Information:

• An Evacuation Shelter has been opened at the Wake Center, located at 300 North Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111.
• For small animal shelter information, call Santa Barbara County Animal Services at 805-681-4332.
• For large animal evacuation assistance, please call 805-892-4484.
• For additional information, contact the Santa Barbara County Call Center at 833-688-5551.
• For status of school operations please contact your school site administrators.
• Storm readiness tips: http://www.readysbc.org/StormReadiness
• For status of highways: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php
• For status of County roadways: https://www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures
• For County sandbag filling locations: https://www.countyofsb.org/2219/Sandbags
• Sign up for ReadySBC Emergency Alerts: https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736723794#/signup

BE PREPARED to sustain yourself and your household for multiple days if you choose not to evacuate, as you may not be able to leave the area and emergency responders may not be able to access your property in the event of road damage, flooding or debris.

Precautions and tips to stay safe for all community members:

• Stay away from burn scars, rivers, creeks, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Those living in areas prone to flooding should stay aware of changing conditions and be prepared to take protective actions, such as evacuating and sheltering in place.
• Roads impacted during previous storms may experience flooding, mud and rock slides. Communities along these roads may become isolated.
• Beaches, bluffs and the Harbor area may be impacted. This storm may trigger coastal flooding and erosion along the bluffs throughout the county. Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from beach areas.
• Strong winds can cause power outages. Charge important electronic devices and be prepared in case an unexpected power outage occurs.
• Secure belongings that could get impacted by strong winds such as outdoor furniture.