Press Releases
Clothes Dryer Safety
Doing laundry is most likely part of your daily routine. But did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home?
New Emergency Mass Notification System
Santa Barbara County and its local jurisdictions are launching the Aware & Prepare emergency notification system to keep residents, staff and emergency personnel safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. The Aware & Prepare Initiative will be used to communicate with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events.
Montecito Fire Begins Annual Neighborhood Fire Prevention Project
The Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD) will begin its annual neighborhood fire prevention program on February 29, 2016. This season, there are 10 neighborhoods scheduled for the program. The schedule is included on page 2.
Permit Burning
The South Coast has now received sufficient rainfall which has increased fuel moisture levels to a point where burn restrictions can be lifted.
Are You Prepared For El Ni�o?
El Ni�o is the popular term for an El Ni�o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) event. The most notable aspect of an El Ni�o is the migration of warm water from the western Pacific to the eastern Pacific, along the coasts of South America, Central America, and California.
Holiday Safety
There are a variety of ways to brighten up your season with holiday lighting arrangements.+
Montecito Firefighters "Fill the Boot"
Firefighters of the Montecito Fire Protection District will participate in a fundraising endeavor called "Fill the Boot" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Montecito Fire is Collecting Food and Toy Donations for the Upcoming Holiday Season
AIR QUALITY WATCH ISSUED FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 1:30pm
The following information was provided by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department: SANTA BARBARA, Calif. � The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District today issued an Air Quality Watch for the Montecito Area of Santa Barbara County to be in effect as long as conditions warrant.
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
When you turn the clock back, take a few minutes to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and push the test button to make sure the detectors are working. It’s also a great time to check your carbon monoxide detectors.