FLOOD PREPAREDNESS:
The City and County of Santa Barbara in cooperation with NOAA and the American Red Cross invite you to attend this informational meeting to prepare for the upcoming winter rainy season. Vegetation on the foothills above the City has been destroyed by the Tea and Jesusita Fires making flooding in the City likely. Please join us to learn about the City and County planning efforts and how you and your family can be prepared for flood emergencies.
Please call 805-564-5711 for more information.
Follow the links below to the map that relates to your neighborhood or choose the link for the Santa Barbara City 100 Year Flood Map:
Arroyo Burro/San Roque Upper
San Roque Area
Mission – Stanwood Area
Mission – Westside Area
Upper Sycamore Area
Lower Sycamore Area
Santa Barbara City 100-Year Flood Map
Santa Barbara County Flood Zone Look Up - Online Map Resource
· Flood Terms and Definitions by NOAA and USGS
Flood/Flash Flood Watch: Expected rainfall could cause creeks, streams and/or rivers to overflow. Conditions create a threat of flooding but the occurrence in not certain or imminent.
Flood Warning: Main rivers or important creeks are expected to reach or exceed flood stage. Flooding is imminent and there could be a serious threat to life or property near major creeks.
Flash Flood Warning: Flooding caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time is occurring or imminent. Flash flood warnings can be issued as a result of torrential rains, a dam failure, or ice jam.
Debris Flow: A form of rapid mass movement in which a combination of loose soil, rock, organic matter, air, and water mobilize as a slurry that flows downslope.
· Sand Bag Information
For information on City of Santa Barbara Sand Bags please click on: http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/
County Flood Control Sand Bag Information
County Flood Control Homeowners Guide for Flood Prevention and Response
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
Please review the holiday fire prevention tips so that you and all our Santa Barbara residents enjoy a safe and happy holiday season.
Turkey Preparation
The use of turkey fryers is discouraged by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Burn Association.
- If you choose to fry a turkey, carefully read and follow all directions that come with the fryer.
- Always use the fryer outdoors and place it on a solid, level surface safely away from buildings and flammable materials. Never use it on a wooden deck or in a garage.
- Never leave the fryer unattended. It can overheat and catch fire.
- While cooking, use safety goggles, wear long-sleeved clothing and use insulated oven mitts.
In the Event of a Fire
- Keep fire extinguishers within reach. Know how to use a fire extinguisher. Remember PASS – Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire.
- Call 911 immediately if a fire occurs.
H1NI Influenza Information
Please visit the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’s H1N1 Influenza website www.sbcfluinfo.org. Download and review the County Public Health H1N1 flu information brochure with information on:
· Symptoms of H1N1 Flu/Sintomas de la Gripe H1N1
· Emergency Warning Signs/Senales de Advertencia
· What to Do if You Get the Flu/Que Hacer si Usted se Enferma con la Gripe
· Steps to Protect Yourself and Others/Medidas para Protegerse y Proteger a los Demas
Click on the link for the brochure in English or Español.
In addition to vaccination, the best way to prevent catching and spreading an influenza virus is by practicing healthy hygiene habits.
Remember to keep yourself healthy by following these steps:
· Wash hands frequently or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
· Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth
· Sneeze or cough into the upper arm or sleeve to avoid contaminating your hands
· Stay home when ill to avoid spreading illness to others
· Avoid contact with others who are ill