Montecito

Montecito ordered to Evacuate – Storm Risk Map

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UPDATE JANUARY 10, 2022 (3:45 PM)

All Evacuation Orders and Shelter in Place CANCELLED at 2 PM for Santa Barbara County.

  • Be aware that flooding and debris may still be present in the area. NEVER drive, swim, or walk into floodwaters. Turn around, don’t drown!
  • Flood waters can also hide hazards such as washed-out road surfaces and large rocks. Be cautious of potential rock falls when traveling roads and avoid traveling at night.
  • Due to significant debris on roads, some residents may not be able to access their homes or leave the impacted areas. If residents cannot leave and need resources, please contact the Santa Barbara County Call Center at 833-688-5551. For medical emergencies and life-threatening safety issues, call 9-1-1.
  • Be aware that response crews are continuing clean-up and repair efforts.
  • Stay alert to changing conditions.

JANUARY 9, 2023 (12:30PM)

County officials just ordered evacuations for the entire Montecito community Monday afternoon and several other communities due to the threat of flash flooding and the forecast for more intense rainfall.

Evacuation orders below:

EVACUATION ORDER. All of Montecito/Toro Canyon/Sycamore Canyon/Padaro Ln. Leave now.

ORDEN DE EVACUACION. Todo de Montecito/Toro Canyon/Sycamore Canyon/Padaro Ln. Desaloje ahora.

SHELTER IN PLACE. Flooding, Santa Barbara County impact areas associated with Cave & Alisal. Go to the innermost room or high ground. DO NOT attempt to leave. If already evacuated, remain out of the area.

QUEDASE EN SU LUGAR. Inundaciones, areas de impacto en Condado de Santa Barbara asociadas con los Incendios Cave y Alisal. Vaya a un cuarto interno o terreno mas alto. NO intente irse. Si ya ha evacuado, permanezca fuera del area.

Storm Risk Evacuation Map for Southern Santa Barbara. Click on the image to go to an interactive map.
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