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Red Flag Warning in Montecito - Are You Prepared?

By Aaron Briner on Oct 12, 2017 at 01:32 AM in Press Releases

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the south coast of Santa Barbara, including Montecito from Thursday, October 12th through Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 AM. Predicted gusty north winds peaking at 30 � 40 miles per hour, and very low humidity ranging from 5�15 percent bring critical fire weather conditions to the area. If fire ignition occurs, the potential for rapid-fire spread and extreme fire behavior is very likely, causing imminent threat to life and property.

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Red Flag Warning in Montecito - Are You Prepared?

By Aaron Briner on Oct 12, 2017 at 01:31 AM in Press Releases

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the south coast of Santa Barbara, including Montecito from Thursday, October 12th through Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 AM. Predicted gusty north winds peaking at 30 � 40 miles per hour, and very low humidity ranging from 5�15 percent bring critical fire weather conditions to the area. If fire ignition occurs, the potential for rapid-fire spread and extreme fire behavior is very likely, causing imminent threat to life and property.

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Montecito Fire 9-1-1 Remembrance Ceremony

By Aaron Briner on Sep 09, 2017 at 01:19 AM in Press Releases

Please join us for our 9-1-1 Remembrance Ceremony: 9/11/2017, 6:45 a.m. at Station 1, 595 San Ysidro Rd.

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Mass Notification Reminder

By Aaron Briner on Jun 27, 2017 at 10:52 PM in Press Releases

Santa Barbara County and its local jurisdictions utilize 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 is used to communicate with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events. Residents are encouraged to register immediately to receive these alerts: www.awareandprepare.org.

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April 9th 15th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

By Aaron Briner on Apr 07, 2017 at 08:57 PM in Press Releases

April 9th � 15th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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April 9th – 15th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

By Aaron Briner on Apr 07, 2017 at 08:56 PM in Press Releases

April 9th – 15th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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PERMIT BURNING

By Joyce Reed on Apr 03, 2017 at 11:12 PM in Press Releases

The Montecito Fire Department will be assisting in landowner pile burning on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in the 1000 block of East Mountain Drive. This property is in the Montecito Fire Department�s Community Wildfire Protection Plan as part of the community�s Fuel Treatment Network.

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CANCELLED: Agricultural Burning Scheduled today, March 29, 2017

By Aaron Briner on Mar 29, 2017 at 04:22 PM in Press Releases

CANCELLED: Agricultural Burning Scheduled today, March 29, 2017

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PERMIT BURNING

By Joyce Reed on Mar 27, 2017 at 02:44 PM in Press Releases

The Montecito Fire Department will be assisting in landowner pile burning on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in the 1000 block of East Mountain Drive. This property is in the Montecito Fire Department�s Community Wildfire Protection Plan as part of the community�s Fuel Treatment Network.

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PERMIT BURNING

By Joyce Reed on Mar 27, 2017 at 02:00 PM in Press Releases

The Montecito Fire Department will be assisting in landowner pile burning on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in the 1000 block of East Mountain Drive. This property is in the Montecito Fire Department�s Community Wildfire Protection Plan as part of the community�s Fuel Treatment Network.

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