Santa Barbara County cancels evacuation order for at-risk areas
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa Barbara County has cancelled an evacuation order for areas within the Thomas Fire, Alisal Fire and Cave Fire burn scars effective, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
Evacuation Orders for the identified properties and areas associated with the Alisal, Cave and Thomas Fire burn scars in south Santa Barbara County are CANCELLED as of 5:30 PM. Be aware that flooding and debris may still be present in the area...
— PIO Raquel Zick (@SBSOPIO) March 15, 2023
This order was upgraded on Tuesday from an evacuation warning placed Monday night.
County officials provided the following tips:
DO NOT attempt to drive while it is dark or raining heavily, roads may be damaged or your car may be swept away by moving water or debris.
If you choose not to evacuate, BE PREPARED to sustain yourself and your household for multiple days, as you may not be able to leave the area and emergency responders may not be able to access your property in the event of road damage, flooding, or a debris flow.
www.countyofsb.org/3788/March-2023-Winter-Storm
Emergency officials provided an interactive Santa Barbara County storm impact map, accessible here.
The county issued an evacuation warning for identified properties on the 800 block of Pioneer St. in the City of Guadalupe. "Residents should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice."
In addition, a flood watch has been issued for Santa Barbara County effective Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. and will remain in effect until 5:00 a.m. Wednesday.
For more information on the upcoming storm and your full forecast, click here.
For more information on how to prepare for and stay safe during winter storms and flooding, the county has more information and resources available here: www.readysbc.org/576/Storm-Readiness.
Click here to visit the Santa Barbara County 2023 Winter Storm Incident Map.
