Edhat Staff
Update by the County of Santa Barbara
12:00 p.m., February 13, 2018
Concluding Storm Readiness Update: The National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that this week’s storm will continue to diminish throughout the day/week and there is little to no threat of flash flooding or debris flows at this time. County Officials, emergency agencies, and the NWS will continue to monitor the weather in accordance with the County’s Storm Readiness procedures and will provide updates to residents as needed. Storm readiness information is available on the Ready Santa Barbara County website at http://readysbc.org/ . This concludes the alerting process for this storm event. Thank you.
Update by the County of Santa Barbara
12:03 p.m., February 12, 2018
Storm Readiness Update: The National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that this week’s storm appears to be weakening slightly. NWS is reporting the expected storm system is weakening with maximum rainfall expected at approximately .2 inches. Brief periods of showers may still be possible in some areas today through Friday, but at this time there is no indication that evacuations of the public will be necessary. County Officials, emergency agencies and NWS will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
Residents are encouraged to remain alert to changing conditions. For storm readiness information or to register to receive alerts, please visit the Ready Santa Barbara County website at http://readysbc.org/.
Source: County of Santa Barbara
February 11, 2018
The National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that a storm system will begin moving into Santa Barbara County Monday with showers possible through Friday. At present, the forecast is not predicting rainfall rates experienced during the 1-9 debris flow. Brief periods of heavy showers may be possible in some areas. At this time there is no indication that evacuations of the public will be necessary. County Officials and NWS will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. For storm readiness information or to register to receive alerts, please visit the Ready Santa Barbara County website at http://readysbc.org/. Thank you.
Keep spreading that FUD.
I’ll believe it when I see & feel it.
Chicken Little has spoken – the time to freak out is NOW.
No, I’m a single mother with a child of my own, working my butt off full time in an *actual* service-based job putting food on the table. You know, trying to keep her out of harm’s way of hunger and ignorant people. For your information, I purposefully divorced a Montecito husband because I, good sir, am not for sale. Hence the working my butt off now to provide for my child (even though I, according to you, don’t care about children). What’s YOUR claim to fame other than being agitating? What do you contribute to a child, children, local economy or community, besides being wildly incorrect online? I’m part of the underpaid workforce that keeps this community alive while getting only the scant reward of a roof over our heads. Don’t be a fool. It’s not your color.
God, this is criminal. They cannot forecast with certainly that this storm, or any other storm in the future, will not develop into a heavy rain event that will cause another debris flow as bad or worse that the January 9 flow. At least get the children and old people out of the extreme danger slide zone.
All I’m seeing on the 10-day forecast is a bit of overcast. Like NatureBoy, I want rain so badly . . . but not if it will endanger others and cause more misery.
@THEREALBEBE. You really need to take a breath and reread your posts before you post. You come across as quite angry and self-righteous. Very repellant.
I doubt very much they choose to die no one really had any idea there was going to be a deadly mudslide maybe alittle but not like that.
I do not understand why you have chosen to make light of those who perished in the mudslides. Nothing remotely humorous about this recent tragedy. Go ahead and please leave at the slightest amount of precipitation….oh, are we supposed to all laugh now? Shameful.
Fair enough. But how many do you think will actually listen to the evacuation orders when/if they come? And aren’t we all responsible for our (and our children’s) safety and wellbeing? If folks are nervous, they should absolutely leave of their own accord, and not wait for somebody else to tell them. Likewise with rebuilding. Now we know the risks. All who choose to stay will do so of their own volition. Not a one can claim ignorance now.