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County of Santa Barbara October 2024 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2024 • Comments Off

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Election Ballots Will Be Delivered in October

Check your mailbox, Vote-by-Mail ballots and voting materials will be reaching Santa Barbara County community members in the next few weeks.

Storm Preparedness

Community Meeting

Happening Tuesday, October 8th in Los Olivos, this meeting will be a chance for residents to hear about new hazards associated with the Lake Fire Burn Scar as the winter storm season approaches.

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Fall Illnesses Are Here But

So Are Updated Vaccines

Protect yourself and your family this fall and winter season by taking a moment to make sure you’re up to date on vaccines for the Flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Get Earthquake Ready

Join us in preparing for the next big earthquake by practicing drop, cover, and hold on during the Great Shakeout.

Join us as we celebrate the unsung heroes who embody the spirit of selflessness and dedication, from tireless volunteers to dedicated public servants. Next up, the County Animal Services Team talks about emergency response during the recent Lake Fire.

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Treat Yourself to a

Safe Halloween

The Halloween season is here! Be sure to make your spooktacular holiday a memorable one by keeping your little ones safe while trick-or-treating.

FEMA has issued prelimary Flood Insurance Rate Maps and residents or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the revised flood risk information on the preliminary maps.

County Human Resources

The County Human Resources Department supports over 4000 employees, making the County of Santa Barbara one of the largest employers in the area. Find out what this department is all about.

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. Here in Santa Barbara County, we see about 3,000 each year. You can help by adopting, fostering, volunteering, donating or just sharing with your network of friends and family!