Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Evacuation Order Lifted and Help Us Assess Storm Damage

Several roads and trails may be inaccessible or closed throughout the county due to storm impacts. Ground saturation may cause continued rock falls, minor debris flows and landslides, and tree falls even if it is not raining.

Please refer to State Parks and County Parks for information regarding status of campgrounds.

Residents and businesses that sustained damages as a result of the storm can complete an online Storm Damage Report Form available here: Storm Damage Report Form

The information compiled will assist public safety officials in understanding the extent of local impacts and advocate on behalf of the community for state and federal assistance. Residents and businesses with insurance are advised to report covered damage and losses directly to their insurance company. However, residents and businesses with insurance are still encouraged to complete this form in order to provide the County information on community-wide damages.

Note that this form is not an application for financial assistance nor does it indicate that assistance is available at this time.

Rain continues to be in the forecast; residents should remain vigilant of changing conditions.

MONITOR the weather, road conditions, and your surroundings.

• Be aware that flooding and debris may still be present in the area. NEVER drive, swim, or walk into floodwaters. Turn around, don’t drown!
• Flood waters can also hide hazards such as washed out road surfaces and large rocks. Be cautious of potential rock falls when traveling roads and avoid traveling at night.
• Be aware that response crews are continuing clean-up and repair efforts.

PREPARE and PROTECT your home now.

• Communities in impacted areas may become isolated during future storms. If you are concerned that future storms may cause unsafe conditions to your home or local roads, leave the area before rain starts. DO NOT wait for an official evacuation notification to leave.
• Access storm preparedness tips and resources on the ReadySBC.org Storm Readiness Page.
• SIGN UP to receive emergency alerts from the County’s ReadySBC Alerts program.
• Registering is free, takes only minutes, and you can update your account at any time.
• If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you.