Another person off the bluffs in Santa Barbara. Per John Palminteri/"Female fall victim – Goleta bluffs at More Mesa. 80 foot fall Santa Barbara county fire, AMR on it." #SantaBarbaraCounty
Santa Barbara County Fire PIO: 80’ Fall from Moore Mesa Cliff: Elderly woman fell from bluff landing on beach below, West of Austin Rd, Goleta. Bystander on beach called 911. Fire crews used stair access, to reach patient, transported to SBCH by ground ambulance w/fire medic. CT 12:41pm #SantaBarbaraCounty#rescue
"Message from the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management:
2024-02-16 13:46:37 PST
The National Weather Service is forecasting a major storm expected to arrive Saturday, February 17 and last through Wednesday, February 21 and has issued a Flood Watch for all of Santa Barbara County. Flooding in low-lying areas and strong winds are expected. Isolated thunderstorms capable of producing brief heavy rainfall and dangerous flash flooding are possible. Detailed weather forecasts are available at https://www.weather.gov/lox/.
If you are concerned that this storm may cause unsafe"
Santa Barbara County: "🌧️🏡If your home/business was damaged during this storm, fill out our Damage Assessment Form. This will help the County understand the extent of local impact and potentially target local assistance.
Complete this form regardless of if you have insurance." https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4f7acca7cc7f4815be42945606c34764
If you're anywhere in the #SantaBarbara / #SantaBarbaraCounty area (between about Gaviota and La Conchita), please share today's evacuation orders with folks you know.
You've seen the news enough to know flash floods & landslides are no joke.
Head's up for #SantaBarbaraCounty and #VenturaCounty. There is now a "high" (at least 70%) chance of excessive rain on day 2. This is the pink area on the map.
Further south there is a 40-69% chance of excessive rain on day 3. This includes the entire LA area.
Map shows problem dams - clickable.
On Sunday wind gusts at Point Conception are forecast to be about 70mph from 7am to noon. To see a similar hour-by-hour forecast for any spot, rightclick the map and a sidebar will open. Near the top of the sidebar click 'Hourly forecast'.
Mobile users can do a simulated rightclick by taping the angle symbol at the left edge of the screen. Drag the crosshair then tap and the sidebar will open.
Much of #SantaBarbara and #Ventura Counties are at a "High" risk for excessive rainfall @NWSWPC
-- this mean there is a 70% risk of meeting flash flood rainfall conditions
❗️80% of flood-related DAMAGES and 40% of flood related FATALITIES occur during high risk days❗️
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.
Santa Barbara County Emergency Pet Services: Resources. For small animal shelter information, call Santa Barbara County Animal Services at (805) 681-4332. For large animal evacuation assistance, please call (805) 892-4484. For Evacuation Center assistance and additional information, contact the Santa Barbara County Call Center at (833) 688-5551. TAKE YOUR PETS WITH YOU WHEN YOU EVACUATE. PREPARE NOW!
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.
This EVACUATION WARNING is due to an incoming storm arriving Saturday, February 3 through Tuesday, February 6 with the potential to produce flash flooding, debris flows and landslides.