By Agencies
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An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued due to an incoming storm predicted to arrive late Monday afternoon, Dec. 13 through early Tuesday morning with the potential to produce flooding, and mud and debris flows.
This EVACUATION WARNING is effective at noon today (Sunday, December 12) and applies to the following area(s): west of Las Flores Canyon, east of Mariposa Reina, south of West Camino Cielo, and down to the ocean. Be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
This warning is being issued in anticipation that it will become necessary to put this area into an evacuation order tomorrow afternoon unless there are significant changes to the weather forecast between now and tomorrow.
Please remain alert and prepare family members, pets, and essential items. If you feel threatened at any time, leave immediately.
Do not wait for an alert to evacuate.
People with disabilities, access and functional needs should leave now.
People with large animals should leave now.
Do not attempt to drive while it is dark or raining, as roads may be damaged and your car may be swept away by moving water or debris.
Please be prepared to sustain yourself and your household for multiple days if you choose not to evacuate, 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 or a debris flow.
Commuters using US-101 through the Gaviota Coast and CA-154 on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning should check road conditions, and consider working remotely if that is an option.
The County of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the National Weather Service, is closely monitoring the incoming storm.
County officials are working closely with the United States Forest Service Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team, the CAL Fire Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT), and local agencies to further assess the potential risks for debris flows.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential storm impacts.
For Evacuation Center information, contact the American Red Cross at
(805) 901-0845. To stay connected to incident information and preparedness tips, go to ReadySBC.org.
