Evacuation Warnings issued for parts of Santa Barbara County

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — According to the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, evacuation warnings have been issued Saturday for parts of Santa Barbara County.

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following areas in Santa Barbara County:

• Properties along waterways associated with the Thomas, Cave and Alisal burn areas. 
• Properties in the vicinity of Sycamore Creek, from Stanwood Dr. down to parts of Ninos Dr., in the city of Santa Barbara.
• Properties in the vicinity of Mission Creek, from Cota St. down to Highway 101 and between Chapala St. and Castillo St., in the city of Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara OEM says, the evacuation warnings are due in part to an incoming storm arriving Saturday night.

This next winter storm is expected last through Wednesday, Feb. 21st, according to the National Weather Service.

According to the Santa Barbara OEM, this storm has the potential to produce localized flooding, flash flooding and landslides.

The evacuation warnings are in effect until further notice and may be upgraded to evacuation orders depending on localized conditions and changes to the weather forecast, says Santa Barbara OEM.

For more information about the incoming storm and storm preparedness visit the county website.

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