WHAT:
A significant storm is expected in Santa Barbara County Monday, Jan. 9 through Tuesday, Jan. 10. Heavy rain, strong winds and high surf are expected across the County. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Santa Barbara County through Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service warns flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible within the entire Watch area. The very latest information on evacuations will be announced at the press conference. It is imperative to understand the seriousness of the situation and prepare to take actions to protect oneself, family, pets and any tenants, visitors and workers. County officials are hosting a press conference to convey current situational information.
WHEN:
11 a.m. TODAY – Monday, January 9, 2023
WHERE:
County of Santa Barbara Employee University (EU)
267 Camino del Remedio
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
WHO:
Eric Boldt, National Weather Service
Sheriff Bill Brown, Santa Barbara County Sheriff
Chief Mark Hartwig, Santa Barbara County Fire Department
Chief Kevin Taylor, Montecito Fire Protection District
Kelly Hubbard, Director of Emergency Management
LIVE STREAM:
- Watch the press conference on cable Ch. 20
- Live stream the press conference on the County’s Facebook page: County of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara CA | Facebook
- Live stream the press conference on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ukASceStC4
- Spanish translation will also be available via zoom: https://countyofsb.zoom.us/j/88071930645?pwd=b3o2QlV2R1p1d3k5NkhHK0phQ2VtQT09 Meeting ID: 880 7193 0645 Passcode: 359181
