Alerts issued on August 1st regarding the potential for El Niño to bring heavy rain and requiring management by the local office of emergency management in Santa Barbara County.
4 reports, 3 independent
Updated Sep 17
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What happened
Alerts issued on August 1st regarding the potential for El Niño to bring heavy rain and requiring management by the local office of emergency management in Santa Barbara County.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.El Niño is affecting Santa Barbara County, prompting discussions on flood control and storm readiness.1 source
Leaders are requesting a statewide order and federal aid to mitigate the severe flood risks.1 source
- The OEM in Santa Barbara County is facing operational issues, including underfunding and understaffing, leading the board to reject calls for increased authority.Sub-event
OEM alerts regarding El Niño bringing heavy rain to Santa Barbara County.1 source
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The entities involved
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Santa Barbara County
county in southern California, United States
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office of emergency management
government agency that plans for and responds to disasters
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- Santa Monica City Council commissioned a review of the city's emergency response protocols, noting the OEM operates within city limits.
- County officials presented an update to the Board of Supervisors and coordinated with the National Weather Service.