NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
– High Fire Season Preparedness and Response Levels –
SANTA BARBARA, Ca. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD), in conjunction with all other local fire jurisdictions, will declare the beginning of the 2021 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County on May 3, 2021.
During High Fire Season, all burn permits issued for residential burning and hazard reduction will be suspended. In addition, the SBCFD will be increasing the number of resources (e.g., engines, dozers, crews, helicopters, etc.) responding to reported vegetation fires.
The SBCFD would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone who lives, works, and visits the County of Santa Barbara to be extra vigilant about fire safety this season.
The 2020/21 rainy season yielded 47% of our normal rainfall which has resulted in significantly drier fuels. Combined with dry seasonal grasses for this time of year, this poses a significant risk for ignition and growth of a vegetation fire.
The State of California has made available $165 million dollars in grants in 2021 to develop and carryout fire prevention projects throughout the state. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is actively applying for this funding in an effort to continue to build upon our already robust prevention programs within the county.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds the public to maintain vegetation clearance around structures, review and be familiar with your “Ready! Set! Go!” wildfire action plan, and be extra cautious and aware when traveling or staying in the wildland areas of the county.
For more information about Ready! Set! Go! please visit www.sbcfire.com.
Contact Information:
Captain Daniel Bertucelli
Information Officer
Office 805-681-5531
Cell 805-896-6336
News Line 805-681-5546
Email Daniel.Bertucelli@sbcfire.com
Twitter @SBCFireInfo
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