Montecito Mudslide

The community is invited to hear presentations from the US Forest Serice and CALFIRE on impacts from the fire and debris flow and significance for future rain events.

Das Williams reflects on 100 days following the Montecito Mudslide after the Thomas Fire.

A Ventura County judge recommended a Los Angeles County Superior Court serve as the venue for pretrial coordination proceedings in the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslide/debris flow disasters against Southern California Edison.

To assist property owners, the County has worked to make available cost-effective options for how to manage or remove the debris.

The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness added California HOPE 805 to its Community Wellness Team to support the community in response to the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.

Residents impacted by the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow are finding assistance at the Montecito Center for Preparedness, Recovery and Rebuilding.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department helps the community in wake of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow in Montecito.

The American Institute of Architects in Santa Barbara will provide residents with free consultations on the rebuilding process for homes affected by the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.

Families and victims affected by the January 9th debris flow have filed wrongful death lawsuits against Southern California Edison.

Santa Barbara County Personnel is ready to assist homeowners with rebuilding and recovery needs following the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslide.

Caltrans shares an in-depth video of how they reopened Highway 101 in Montecito 12 days after the January 9th debris flow.

Alice and Jim Mitchell with their dog Gigi passed away in the Montecito Mudslide on January 9th.

The next debris flow could take a different, unknown path, scientists say.

A Community Wellness Team has been established to provide mental health and emotional wellness support following the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.

Lessons learned from recent storms are helping Santa Barbara County prepare for upcoming rain events, including refining evacuation plans for the Extreme and High-Risk Areas.

Beanie Baby creator and Montecito business owner Ty Warner created "Cito" a plush stuffed animal to honor the victims and survivors of the January 9th debris flow.

The Montecito Water District aims to correct misinformation from the January 9th Debris Flow incidents.

Montecito Center for Preparedness, Recovery and Rebuilding will open Thursday, March 8 at 1283 Coast Village Circle in Montecito.

Southern California residents recovering from the December wildfires and January mudslides and flooding have two weeks left to register for federal disaster assistance The last day to register is March 16, 2018.

The  Santa Barbara Disaster Recovery Center will be transitioning to an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Monday.

Santa Barbara County is asking residents to remove the mud and debris away from tree bases so they can survive.

The County of Santa Barbara announced the Montecito debris-flow sediment dumping has ended at Goleta Beach County Park and Carpinteria Beach at Ash Avenue.

Singer Katy Perry was one of many celebrities who performed at the One805 Kick Ash Bash on Sunday as a fundraiser for Montecito following the devastating mudflow last month.

Santa Barbara County officials will close Olive Mill Road in Montecito on Monday to allow for debris and mud removal.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies have taken to the streets of Montecito and Carpinteria to distribute Storm Readiness Evacuation Information booklets.

The County is reminding the community that private property debris dumping threatens the safety of local residents and is potentially hazardous for future storms. 

United Way of Santa Barbara County announced its Long Term Recovery Committee selected 16 county agencies to receive phase one funding from the Thomas Fire and Flood Fund.

In the aftermath of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow, the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District installed six additional real-time rain gauges to provide enhanced rainfall monitoring for the impacted areas.

FEMA provided a "One Month Recovery Update" for Southern California following the fire and storm disasters.