Notification Systems

Montecito Fire Department is committed to providing timely, accurate information during emergencies. The following notification systems are used to alert the community of emergency and non-emergency events. For assistance or information relating to any of our notification methods, please contact info@montecitofire.com or call 805-969-7762.

ReadySBC Alerts

Are you registered to receive emergency alerts and public safety notifications in Santa Barbara County? If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you! Receive local information by phone, text message or email by registering at www.ReadySBC.org.

¿Está registrado para recibir alertas de emergencia en el condado de Santa Bárbara? ¡Si no podemos localizarlo, no podemos alertarlo! Reciba información por teléfono, texto o correo electrónico registrándose en www.ReadySBC.org/es.

Please note: Those who previously registered for Aware and Prepare Alerts will continue to receive alerts and do not need to re-register for ReadySBC Alerts.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Montecito Fire posts regular emergency and non-emergency information to our various social media platforms. Please "like" our pages and accounts to see our posts regularly:

Montecito Fire Twitter/X

Montecito Fire Facebook

Montecito Fire Instagram

Montecito Fire NextDoor

AM 1610

AM 1610 is a low-power AM Radio station owned and operated by the Montecito Fire Protection District. The station broadcasts fire prevention and disaster preparedness information on a continuous loop. However, during emergencies, Montecito Fire will broadcast evacuation and other critical information as it becomes available.

It is important to understand that most home stereo systems do not pick up AM broadcasts - especially those coming from a low-power station. To hear these broadcasts, it is best to tune in on a battery-powered portable radio or your car radio.

Website Accessibility Statement

Montecito Fire Department (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below:

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