Critical February Storm Information
Below is the most recent storm information as of 2:30PM on 2/12/2025
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the identified properties associated with the Lake Fire burn scar. This Evacuation Order is due to strong storm conditions with the potential to produce flash flooding, debris flows, and landslides. Residents should leave no later than 3 PM.
The remaining areas of the Lake Fire Burn Scar will stay under an Evacuation Warning.
Community Members in the Evacuation Order should:
- Leave Wednesday, February 12 by 3 PM.
- Expect strong winds which can cause debris to fall onto roadways and power outages.
- 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, flooding, or debris flow.
Community Members in the Evacuation Warning should:
- People with disabilities, access, and functional needs should leave immediately.
- People who need more time to evacuate, such as families with children, seniors, and those who require assistance with transportation should leave immediately.
- People with large animals should leave immediately.
- PREPARE to leave: fill gas tank, gather important documents, essential items, etc.
- LEAVE NOW if you feel unsafe. Do not wait for an evacuation order.
- BE READY to leave at a moment's notice.
- 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, flooding, or debris.
- DO NOT attempt to drive while it is dark or raining, as roads may be damaged or your car may be swept away by moving water or debris.
Evacuation Resources & Information:
- For small and large animal evacuation information, call Santa Barbara County Animal Services at 805-681-4332.
- For sheltering assistance, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
- For additional information, contact the Santa Barbara County Call Center at 833-688-5551.
Santa Barbara County Sandbag Stations
Santa Barbara County Warming Center
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Santa Barbara County
VENTURA COUNTY:
There are currently NO EVACUATION ORDERS OR WARNINGS for the Mountain Fire burn scar area. Residents in Ventura County should stay aware of any updates, here as the situation is developing.
Sandbag and emergency warming centers have been activated for residents throughout the district. Please click on the links below to find emergency resources near you.
Ventura County Sandbag Stations
To report flooding or hazardous conditions on Ventura County roadways, call (805) 654-2018
The National Weather Service has also issued a flood watch for the following areas due to the incoming storm:
- All of San Luis Obispo county
- Recent burn scars across Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles counties including the Lake Fire and Mountain Fires.
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Please stay safe,
Monique Limón
Senator, 21st District