Information Links
The offices for the Water Resources Division and Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division, both in the Naomi Schwartz Building, were recently certified by the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County. This certification recognizes their efforts to save resources and reduce operating costs.
The County released its first progress report documenting successes and challenges in implementing the County's Energy and Climate Action Plan (ECAP).
Development Review Section Public Counter Hours
Garrapata Creek - Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
Updated FIRM panels effective September 28, 2018
Post 1/9/2018 Debris Flow Recovery Maps (pdf)
California Geologic Survey Flow Depths & Debris Field Map - 1/9/2018 Debris Flow
ReadySBC.org - Post 1/9/2018 Debris Flow Interactive Maps
THOMAS FIRE Resources for Flood & Erosion Prevention and Response
Randall Road Debris Basin Information
FLOOD INSURANCE
There is typically a 30 day wait period between when you buy a flood insurance policy and when it goes into effect, but there are some exceptions:
Get more information on the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program
County-Wide Integrated Stormwater Resource Plan
2020-2021 Benefit Assessment Report
Annual Progress Report of the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
How to find rainfall information (video)
Burn Areas Face Greater Flood Risk - FEMA News Release