Due to the approaching storm, the City has activated free Emergency Storm Parking for residents who live in flood-prone areas. This parking will be available on the rooftop of City Lot 2 located at Canon Perdido Street and Chapala Street beginning at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 11th and remain available until Saturday, February 15th at 5:00 pm.

Residents must register for storm parking through the below Storm Parking Portal during the specified storm registry period. Unregistered vehicles will be charged at the standard hourly parking rate.

Activation Registration Window:
Opens: 2/10/25 @ 10:00 am
Closes: 2/15/25 @ 5:00 pm

Complimentary Parking Window:
Opens: 2/11/25 @ 11:00 am
Closes: 2/15/25 @ 5:00 pm

Parking Location: City Lot 2 – Roof – 914 Chapala Street

Regulations for Emergency Storm Parking:

Members of the public must park the car and leave the parking garage – no camping allowed.
To receive storm parking validation, register online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/StormParking throughout the Emergency Storm Parking activation period.
Parking fees will be waived for registered vehicles when exiting the lot during the activation period.
Vehicles that remain parked beyond the activation period will be charged standard hourly parking fees.

Self-Serve Sandbag Stations are open Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

The City of Santa Barbara has doubled the number of available sandbag stations from two to four to better serve the community during severe storm events.

Sandbag Station Schedule:

City Annex Yard
401 East Yanonali Street

Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p m.

City Fire Station 7
2411 Stanwood Drive

Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Santa Barbara City College Lot 3
801 Shoreline Drive

Wednesday, February 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Armory
700 E. Canon Perdido Street

Wednesday, February 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sandbags are available to residents free of charge. Residents are reminded that the City Sandbag Distribution Policy is designed to assist in the protection of private property only during storm emergency conditions. Please note the following:

Bring your own gloves and shovels and be prepared to fill the bags you need.
Fill your sandbags halfway so they are not too heavy to lift and can be stacked properly.
You may take 20 sandbags per trip.
To learn how to fill and stack sandbags, watch the video.

For more sandbag information, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Sandbags.

Please contact the Public Works Streets Division for clogged/blocked storm drains or streets related emergencies at (805) 564-5454.

Take Action to Stay Safe During the Storm:

Stay away from rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations
Monitor changing weather conditions and adjust your driving plans
Stay off the roads during peak rain times
Maintain awareness of personal safety as conditions can change quickly
If you live in a flood-prone area, anticipate significant flooding and the potential for isolation
Ensure you’re registered for emergency alerts at ReadySBC Alerts – Sign up (everbridge.net)