Articles by author: Joyce Reed
Be a life saver with...PulsePoint
PulsePoint is an innovative new location-aware phone application that empowers everyday citizens to provide life-saving assistance to victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
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.