TEA FIRE INFORMATION

TEA FIRE RECOVERY ASSISTANCE

Click here for information on the application process for Tea Fire Recovery Assistance not addressed by FEMA, SBA or insurance.

BURN AREA FLOOD POTENTIAL

Click here for a map of burn area flooding potential (provided by Santa Barbara County Flood Control.)

ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS

American Red Cross - Pam Voge - Tea Fire Case Manager - 805-687-1331
Contact for assitance with any needs not being addressed by FEMA, SBA or your insurance.

Contractors State License Board
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/consumers-overview.asp
Provides guidance in obtaining licensed contractors and provides information to help protect against fraudulent contractor practices, etc.

Department of Insurance - 800-927-HELP (800-927-4357)
http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Provides information regarding insurance issues, such as policy retrieval, claims filing, expediting claim settlements, etc.

Department of Social Services -
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/dis/CALIFORNIA_1474.htm
Administers the State Supplemental Grant Program (SSGP), which provides grant funds for unmet recovery needs to individuals and families.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE.GOV - http://www.disasterassistance.gov/daip_en.portal
DisasterAssitance.gov consolidates disaster information in one place. Currently, 17 U.S. Government agencies, which sponsor more than 40 forms of disaster assistance, contribute to the website. You can apply for many forms of assistance with a single, online application.

FEMA - 1-800-621-3362
Determines eligibility for various federal programs after citizen teleregisters and receives a Control Number.  Services include:

Santa Barbara County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk - (805) 568-2550
http://sbcassessor.com/assessor.aspx
http://sbcassessor.com/clerkrecorder.aspx
Provides information on Property Tax Relief - Click here for the Property Tax Relief form.
Replacement Birth/death/marriage certificates / Copies of deeds

Santa Barbara  County- Department of Planning Development - 805-568-3030

Santa Barbara County - Tea Fire Ombudsman Tony Nisich - 560-1098
105 E. Anapamu, Basement Suite 3
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

SBA (Small Business Administration) - 800-659-2955
www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance
Provides low-interest loans for personal and real property damages/losses as well as business losses.

Social Security Administration - 800-772-1213
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Provides information about replacing lost Social Security and Medicare cards.
Frequently Asked Questions

CLEAN UP AND HEALTH INFORMATION

Tips for Cleaning Up Your Property

Health and Safety Hazards Associated With Fire Clean Up

Cal/OSHA Wildfire Cleanup Handouts 

Today's Air Quality - APCD  (805) 961-8833

Burned Vehicles

Debris Removal 

Counseling

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT LISTS INFORMATION

Click Here for a lists of Montecito Fire District and/or County of Santa Barbara with significant structural damage or total destruction. Please be aware that these are preliminary reports and are continuing to be updated.

Click Here for Montecito Fire District rebuilding guidelines within the Tea Fire Burn area.

Click Here for frequently asked questions regarding rebuilding for Tea Fire Survivors

Montecito property owners with questions regarding the status of their property are encouraged to call the Montecito Fire District at (805) 969-2537.

TEA FIRE FACTS

Incident Command Organization: Unified: Montecito Fire District, Santa Barbara City Fire, Santa Barbara County, Los Padres Forest, Cal Fire.

Acreage and Containment: This fire has burned 1,940 acres and is 100% contained.

Structures Destroyed and Property Damaged: The fire destroyed over 230 homes, and damaged: 18 residential structures. Damage assessments are still continuing.

Click Here for a Tea Fire Perimeter Map.

Estimated Cost: $5,700,000

FEMA Links

FEMA Denial Letter: Not The Last Word

Host Of Federal-State Aid Programs Available

Wildfire Survivors Beware of Recovery Scams

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Supporting Santa Barbara LAC

ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASES:

Click Here for Archived Press Releases

National Weather Service Terms:

To help the public understand what they are hearing when a weather-related emergency message is sent over television and radio stations, the NWS offers the following terms and explanations:

Flash Flood Watch - A flash flood watch is used when the risk of flooding and/or debris flows near recent burn areas has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A flash flood watch is normally issued about six (6) hours to 24 hours in advance of an event.

Flash Flood Warning - A flash flood warning is issued when flash flooding and/or debris flows near recent burn areas is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property. People should move to higher ground or shelter in place if safe to do so during a flash flood warning. A flash flood warning is issued based on radar rainfall estimates, rain gauge data, and ground truth reports prior to or during the heavy rain event. Lead times can vary from minutes to more than one hour.

A Flash Flood Watch and a Flash Flood Warning are the two most important messages issued by the NWS.

In addition, the NWS may issue:

Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory—An urban and small stream flood advisory is issued when minor flooding is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring.  An advisory is used for conditions that are more of a nuisance, such as ponding of water on low-lying fields, under bridge overpasses and city streets, and do not threaten life or property.

Residents should pay attention to local National Weather Service (NWS) information, which provides Flash Flood Watches and Warnings both on the NOAA Weather radio, and on the NWS website at www.weather.gov/losangeles.

SAND AND SAND BAGS

Sand and Sand bags are available for Monecito Residents at Montecito Fire Station One (595 San Ysidro Rd) and Fire Station Two (2300 Sycamore Canyon Rd.)

A sand bag station is also available for City and County residents desiring sand bags to protect their property. The station is located at the City of Santa Barbara’s Corporate Annex Yard at 401 E. Yanonali Street.

The station will be open until 8 p.m., Monday, November 24 and will remain open from 7:30 a.m.  3 p.m. until further notice, except on holidays.  There is no limit on the number of sand bags residents of the Tea Fire area may take.  Residents should be prepared to fill sand bags and bring gloves and shovels.

Additional sand bags also are available at County Fire Station 14, 320 Los Carneros in Goleta.

For emergency preparedness tips go to www.Ready.gov.