In order to the check how well the systems are working, there will be a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on September 20, 2018 (primary date) or October 3, 2018 (secondary date). Read on! »
How can Santa Barbara County reach you in the event of an emergency? In order to best reach you and provide you and your family with accurate, up-to-date emergency information, please take a few moments to respond to this brief Read on! »
This weekend’s Holiday Fire was a reminder of the vulnerability of our community to wildfires. It also highlighted the importance of timely information and we wanted to take this opportunity to share more about the City’s role in emergency communications. Read on! »
Living in Goleta we have the threat of earthquakes, wildfires and floods. Some residents may feel fully prepared for an emergency while others may feel overwhelmed at the thought of having to evacuate. Here are some tips for how to Read on! »
Did you feel the earthquakes that struck eight miles west of Isla Vista the evening of May 16? Every time there is the possibility of a disaster, you probably remind yourself that you need to be better prepared. This summer Read on! »
The City of Goleta is proud to be a sponsor of the new Noozhawk Emergency Preparedness Special Section. Santa Barbara County residents are all too familiar with disasters such as wildfires, flooding and more. Noozhawk wants to make sure its Read on! »
In many instances, people responding to an emergency situation use terms familiar to them which may not be widely known by the general public. Get up to speed with these common terms used during a fire: Mandatory Evacuation Order = Read on! »
Some of you may have seen the emergency operations trailer located at the Camino Real Marketplace during the Sherpa (aka Scherpa) Fire. The City of Goleta uses its emergency operations trailer to provide information quickly and efficiently to the public Read on! »
Emergency kits don’t have to be expensive, but being prepared can save your life. First, create a family emergency communication plan. This should include phone numbers and meeting places. Phones may not work, so all family members, local emergency contacts Read on! »
Information provided courtesy of Goleta Water District. December has been a wet month throughout the region and it’s exciting to see some of the first winter rainfall . While the recent rains have moistened the ground considerably, the drought conditions persist. Read on! »
