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Storm update

March 14, 2023; 6:30 pm

EVACUATION ORDER LIFTED IN BURN SCAR AREAS
Evacuation orders are now lifted in the Alisal, Cave, and Thomas Fire burn scar areas.
Evacuation warnings continue in place for residents in Guadalupe in the Pioneer Street area that flooded previously.

SCHOOL STATUS

In partnership with law enforcement and safety agencies, individual schools and school districts are assessing their local conditions and storm-related impacts, and communicating updates with their students, families, and staff.

 
SHELTERS
The evacuation shelter at the SBCC Wake Center, 300 N. Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara, remains open tonight.

RAIN FORECAST 
According to the National Weather Service, steady rain is expected to continue most of the night possibly tapering off at around 2-3 am. Rain is expected to be lighter starting around mid-morning on Wednesday. 

FLOOD WATCH
According to the National Weather Service, a countywide flood watch remains in effect for Santa Barbara County.

ROAD UPDATES

Highways: visit Caltrans at https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php

County roadways: visit County Public Works at https://www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures

 

STORM UPDATES

Visit https://www.readysbc.org/

An interactive March 2023 Winter Storm Incident Map has also been established. This map includes evacuation orders, warnings, and areas of concern. Follow this link to access the map: https://sbcoem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=887c7b2302484e41b8f20f37660cb2cb  

 

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March 14, 2023; 11:30 am

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – As of 11:30 am Tuesday, March 14, 2023, the following schools and/or school districts are closed based on storm-related conditions:

    • Adelante Charter School

    • Bishop Garcia Diego High School

    • Blochman Union

    • Carpinteria Unified School District

    • Coastline Christian Academy

    • Cold Spring Elementary School District

    • Crane Country Day School

    • Goleta Union School District

    • Laguna Blanca (both campuses)

    • Montecito Union School District

    • Montessori Center School

    • Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

    • Providence School

    • Santa Barbara Unified School District

    • Santa Barbara City College

    • St. Raphael School

    • The Howard School

    • The Knox School

    • The Notre Dame School

    • The Riviera Ridge School

    • Waldorf School of Santa Barbara

    • Santa Barbara Charter School

Other updates:

  • An evacuation center is now open at the SBCC Wake Center, 300 N. Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara.

  • If you live in Mid or North County and need shelter assistance, please call the County Call Center at 833-688-5551.

  • Updates on storm-related road closures (scroll down on page to see a list that is updated regularly)

  • EOC Call Center, open 7:30 am to 7:30 pm: 833-688-5551

  • Visit readysbc.org for more information and updates on the storm

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

SBCEO Director of Communications Camie Barnwell:

cbarnwell@sbceo.org | text 805-696-0064