Action | Title | Description |
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Developing a Communication and Evacuation Plan * | IV/UCSB - Emergency Communication |
A summary of emergency communication planning information from UCSB. |
Preventing and Responding to the Flu and other Viruses | SB - County Public Health |
Santa Barbara County's Pubic Health Department provides information on many dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic, from status and testing to guidance and services. |
Responding to Emergency Events Outside Your Home | IV/UCSB - Emergency FAQs |
Frequently asked questions to learn about the hazards you may face, and how UCSB can help you prepare. Note: The need to evacuate due to wildfire or other regional threats is unlikely in UCSB or Isla Vista, given its dense built environment and coastal cliffs. It may be best to shelter in place and not risk moving into increased danger. |
Developing a Communication and Evacuation Plan * | IV/UCSB - Emergency FAQs |
Frequently asked questions to learn about the hazards you may face, and how UCSB can help you prepare. Note: The need to evacuate due to wildfire or other regional threats is unlikely in UCSB or Isla Vista, given its dense built environment and coastal cliffs. It may be best to shelter in place and not risk moving into increased danger. |
Preparing for Floods, Hurricanes and Wildfires | SB - Public Safety Power Shutoffs |
Local power utilities (Southern California Edison/PG&E) recently developed plans to shut down power during critical fire weather in order to reduce the risk of wildfires. The Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) could lead to multi-day power outages in many areas during periods of extremely hot, dry and/or windy weather. Find information here to prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Santa Barbara County. |
Living Without Electricity for a Period of Time | SB - Public Safety Power Shutoffs |
Local power utilities (Southern California Edison/PG&E) recently developed plans to shut down power during critical fire weather in order to reduce the risk of wildfires. The Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) could lead to multi-day power outages in many areas during periods of extremely hot, dry and/or windy weather. Find information here to prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Santa Barbara County. |
Creating an Evacuation Kit, aka "Go Bag" * | IV/UCSB - Emergency Checklist |
The unlikely need to evacuate a building could occur for any number of reasons. It is wise to keep personal identification, keys, light first aid supplies, money, a snack and a drink readily available in a purse, briefcase or backpack. Here, find a more complete list of recommended emergency supplies - for at work, at home, and in your car. |
Developing a Communication and Evacuation Plan * | UCSB - Evacuation |
See page 14 of the UCSB Emergency Flipchart for information on building evacuation, and the unlikely need for neighborhood evacuation. (Spanish Version) |
Preparing for an Earthquake | UCSB - Earthquake |
See page 13 of the UCSB Emergency Flipchart for information on responding to an earthquake (and unlikely subsequent tsunami). (Spanish Version) |
Preparing for a Fire * | UCSB - Fire |
See page 8 of the UCSB Emergency Flipchart for information on responding to a fire. (Spanish Version) |