Local teens complete emergency response training certification program Thursday
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department completed its teen-focused Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program on…
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FEMA issues revised Flood Insurance Rate Map for parts of Santa Barbara County, residents encouraged to attend open house to discuss
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for parts of Santa Barbara County, providing updated…
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President Biden approves federal disaster declaration for Central Coast Region Saturday
On Saturday, President Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for all three counties along the Central Coast Region as part of the recovery…
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Carpinteria properties in flood-prone areas eligible for insurance discount starting April 1
The City of Carpinteria announced on Monday that residents will be eligible for a five percent discount on their flood insurance premiums after Apr.…
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Disaster Recovery Center opening Tuesday, June 27 through Saturday, July 1 in Templeton
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Tuesday, Jun. 27 at the Templeton Community Center at 601 Main St. to help residents impacted by storms in…
Continue Reading Oceano Disaster Recovery Center running Thursday, June 22 through Monday, June 26
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Oceano on Thursday, Jun. 22 to assist people impacted by storms in February and March of this…
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San Luis Obispo County residents impacted by winter storms now eligible for FEMA individual assistance funds
Residents in San Luis Obispo County impacted by the winter storms are now eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…
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Arroyo Grande lifts evacuation warning for Tally Ho Creek area residents
The City of Arroyo Grande has lifted an evacuation warning issued on Tuesday, Mar. 14 for residents along Tally Ho Creek from Corbett Canyon Road to…
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Disaster area taxpayers are eligible for tax deadline extensions until May 15
Taxpayers in national disaster areas of California now have until Oct. 16, 2023 to file their federal individual and business tax returns and make…
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Deadline for federal disaster assistance applications is March 16
Direct federal assistance applications for residents impacted by severe storms in January are due by Mar. 16,…
Continue Reading Two FEMA/State Recovery Centers close, two remain open and mobile intake centers are available Feb 13/14 and Feb 15/16
There are some upcoming changes to FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers in local counties.…
Continue Reading FEMA resources available for claims related to severe storms, includes an appeal process
California residents affected by recent severe storms that receive a determination letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that explains…
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Local assistance center helps with storm recovery in Santa Maria
Resources from local, state and federal agencies were offered to people in Santa Maria at Maramonte Hall on Monday…
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FEMA deploys Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to assess storm damage in SLO
FEMA teams have arrived to assess storm damage and impacted areas from the recent disaster throughout San Luis Obispo county.…
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Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County residents eligible for FEMA individual assistance
SANTA BARBARA & SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES, Calif.– Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county residents can now apply for financial assistance and…
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FEMA urges burn area residents to get flood insurance a month before the next storm
The Cave Fire last week and the Thomas Fire two years ago left burn scars that are still at risk for flash flooding and…
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