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One County, One Future, One Climate The One Climate Initiative affirms the County’s leadership in addressing climate change by unifying messaging and outreach for several major climate efforts launching in 2020 and beyond. countyofsb.org/4574/One-Clima…

Looking for a fun family-friendly activity on Friday nights? Check out Dog Days of Summer: a FREE Summer Film Series! This Friday, there will be a screening of Best in Show 🐩🏆

911 phone lines have been restored in Santa Barbara County. Residents can call 911 directly in the event of an emergency. #ReadySBC

Your efforts make a big difference! 👐📣 Here are some simple tips for wildfire prevention. Together, we can work to keep our community safe during wildfire season. 🧯 To learn more about wildfire prevention, visit sbcfire.com/wildfire/

9-1-1 calls are now going through in some areas of #SantaBarbaraCounty. If you call 9-1-1 for an emergency and the call does not go through, you can still send a text message to 9-1-1 or use one of the alternate phone numbers listed at ReadySBC.org.
Sheriff’s Office phone lines have been restored. 911 and non-emergency lines are functioning.
Press release here: sbsheriff.org/santa-barbara-…
911 outages are currently impacting #SantaBarbaraCounty. If you have an emergency, here are ways to get help: 📱Send a text message to 911 📞Call Sheriff's Dispatch at 805-896-5181 or 805-451-5639 ✉️Email [email protected] (may result in a slower response) *Emergency use only*
Información sobre el apagón del 911: Apagón telefónico en todo el condado de Santa Bárbara. Las líneas 911 y de 10 dígitos se ven afectadas. Así es como puede comunicarse con nosotros para emergencias: Envíe un mensaje de texto al 911 o envíe un correo electrónico…
Don’t miss out on the green appliance giveaway! 🌱💸 Read more about the giveaway, qualifications, and how to apply here: countyofsb.org/4700/Green-App… #SantaBarbaraCounty #Giveaway #GoGreen #ApplianceGiveaway

Temporary phone numbers for dispatch: 805-896-5181 or 805-451-5639 . Do not call to test - only use for emergency.
County-wide phone outage. 911 and 10-digit lines are affected. Here is how you can get ahold of us for emergencies: Text to 911, email [email protected] We will be working on cell phone numbers - follow here for updates.
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Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig has announced he plans to retire at the end of the year. Chief Hartwig has 33 years of public service and has been with the County since 2019. Thank you, Chief Hartwig! To read more about Chief Hartwig visit: countyofsb.org/3374/Press-Rel…

Kids are some of the most vulnerable during extreme heat. Follow these simple tips to keep them safe ⬇️👏 1. Never leave them in the car 2. Remind them to drink water 3. Use sun protection #SantaBarbaraCounty #HeatSafety #ChildSafety

Don’t know what to do on a beautiful summer evening? Take a sunset walk! Here’s a tip: head down to a beach, like our lovely More Mesa Beach pictured above, to enhance the scenery; It’s the perfect way to relax with friends, family, and even by yourself!

Read about the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s advice on managing generator emissions and wildfire smoke risks in our July 2025 newsletter. Check out the article here countyofsb.org/4685/30514/Air…

Grill smart, stay safe! 🔥🍔 Be mindful next time you think about using a grill. Your actions can make a huge impact‼️ To learn more about wildfire prevention visit sbcfire.com/wildfire/ #SantaBarbaraCounty #WildfirePrevention #EmergencyPrevention #FireSeason

📢 Santa Barbara County is Here to Help Hosts Stay Compliant! If you’re a short-term rental or homestay owner, the County is providing guidance to help you navigate local regulations and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirements. Click here to learn more: content.civicplus.com/api/assets/b66…

Here are some things to keep in mind to make sure your pets stay safe during extreme heat! ☀️💦 To learn more, visit redcross.org/about-us/news-… #SantaBarbaraCounty #HeatSafety #PetSafety


📢 Join us for the July 15 Board of Supervisors Meeting. ➡️ Watch live on Local Cable Channel 20 or youtube.com/user/CSBTV20
📢 Join us for the July 15 Board of Supervisors Meeting ➡️ Watch live on Local Cable Channel 20 or youtube.com/user/CSBTV20