Montecito Fire Department launches new Website

Montecito Fire Department is pleased to present our new website, montecitofire.com. We have revamped our website to better serve our community. This includes a new Wildfire Preparedness StoryMap, a dynamic webpage with informational videos, interactive maps and helpful resources. 

We developed this StoryMap as an alternative to our Wildfire Preparedness Community meetings. We heard your feedback and recognized that many of our residents are juggling busy schedules that may not allow for attending an in-person meeting on a weeknight. Our intent with this new online resource is to provide community members with critical information, presented in a digital-first format, that they can access at their convenience. 

The Wildfire Preparedness StoryMap is a one-stop-shop to prepare for wildfire and learn what actions to take if a wildfire occurs. Our personnel and public safety partners discuss the following topics: 

– Fire Danger Outlook: What we are experiencing this fire season, plus an explanation of our unique fire environment and weather patterns on the Santa Barbara County South Coast.

– Home Hardening & Defensible Space: How to prepare your home & property to survive wildfire. 

– Evacuation Readiness: Understanding the phases of “Ready, Set, Go!” We also explain recent changes to the Montecito Evacuation Map. We underscore the importance of knowing your evacuation zone and the benefits of leaving early.

– Emergency Protective Actions: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office explains the differences between Shelter in Place, Evacuation Warning, Evacuation Order and what to do when an emergency protective action is issued for your neighborhood.

– Emergency Alerts & Notifications: Sign up for ReadySBC Alerts at www.ReadySBC.org and learn about Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management’s additional emergency notification methods.  

We hope the community finds this resource helpful, and as always we welcome your feedback. Comments may be sent to info@montecitofire.com.