Jesusita Fire

Evacuation Centers
UCSB Multi Cultural Center still open
Anyone in need of a safe place to stay due to the Jesusita Fire is encouraged to go to the Red Cross Emergency Shelter at the Multi Activity Center on the UCSB Campus. This shelter will be opened 24 hours a day until further notice (map). Small animals can be taken to the Humane Society at 5399 Overpass Road in Goleta. Large animals can be evacuated to Earl Warren Showgrounds at 3400 Calle Real.

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Client Assistance For Jesusita Fire Victims
Starting TODAY, Monday, May 11, at UCSB's MAC Center we will be registering anyone affected by the Jesusita Fire who is need of long term assistance. Registration will take place between 10am and 5pm daily. Even if you registered earlier while an evacuee at the MAC Center you must register again for long term assistance.

Bulk Distribution
The American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter has begun bulk distribution of free Clean-Up Kits, dust masks and water for those affected by the Jesusita Fire. The distribution will be held between 10 and 5 p.m. today in the rear parking lot of the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter headquarters at 2707 State Street.

Volunteer Training Sessions
If you have taken our Intro to Disaster Course (including Fulfilling our Mission, Mass Care, and Shelter Operations), you can sign up to volunteer with the long term recovery efforts by taking our Client Casework course. This course will teach you about how we track and manage the recovery efforts for Red Cross clients.

The class will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 9am-6pm at the Goleta Presbyterian Church, 6067 Shirrell Way, Goleta (map). Please register ahead of time by calling (805) 729-6782.

In recent days we have trained and fully processed 687 new Red Cross volunteers. Thank you to all who have come forward to volunteer time, money and services during this disaster. What an amazing display of community support!

Neighborhood Clinics Offering Services and Face Masks to those with Respiratory Problems
The three Neighborhood Clinics are offering medical services on a low cost/sliding scale basis to anyone with respiratory problems affected by the poor air quality. They are also offering FREE face masks to anyone with respiratory problems. The clinics will be open on Saturday from 9:00am to Noon. For appointments call 805-961-4628. Visit their website at SBClinics.com for more information. The clinics are at the following locations:

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Evacuation Area Update
EFFECTIVE MAY 10, 2009, AT 9:00 PM: THE CURRENT MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS IN EFFECT HAVE BEEN DOWNGRADED TO AN EVACUATION WARNING. RESIDENTS ARE FREE TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

TUNNEL ROAD NORTH OF MONTROSE, PALAMINO ROAD NORTH OF WILLIAMS WAY, SAN ROQUE ROAD NORTH OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

Please remember that an Evacuation Warning stills exists in the ABOVE areas. residents Returning are cautioned to remain aware of the potential for an evacuation order on short notice.

THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED TO KEEP OUT OF THE REMAINING MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER AREAS:

PAINTED CAVE ROAD AT HWY 154, PAINTED CAVE ROAD TO EAST CAMINO CIELO, EAST CAMINO CIELO TO HWY 154, HWY 154 TO PAINTED CAVE ROAD. EAST CAMINO CIELO AND GIBRALTAR ROAD REMAIN CLOSED.

Jesusita Fire Map
Here's a detailed map showing extent of burn area and areas still under evacuation orders or warnings as of May 10.

Road Closures
Road Closure Hotline: 805-568-3006.

Key Phone Numbers

• County Jesusita Fire Call Center: 805-681-5197
• Animal Hotline: 805-681-4332