Homeowner Wildland Fire Safety 
If your property is located within the City of Santa Barbara high fire hazard area you are at risk of damage from wildland fire. It is not a matter of “if” another wildfire will occur in our area, but “when.” Preparation for the next wildfire requires you and your family to take personal responsibility in having a plan for your homes defensible space, having an evacuation plan, and educating yourself on what to do when red flag fire alerts are affecting our community. It is imperative that you comply with specific defensible space requirements from the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department. The following are items that will help increase your awareness of wildland fires and provide information about specific Fire Department Requirements for your own property. Additional information related to wildland fire preparedness is available from the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department please call (805) 965-5254 if you have any questions. To learn more about what you can do click one of the below links. High Fire Hazard Defensible Space Requirements To schedule a FREE Defensible Space Inspection please call:
Amber Anderson
(805) 564-5737 or (805) 564-5702
AAnderson@SantaBarbaraCA.gov Evacuation Red Flag Fire Alert |
LINKS Wildland Fire Plan Wildland Fire Plan Environmental Impact Report High Fire Hazard Area Map Brochure – Living with Wildfire Brush Clearance Requirements - Spanish High Fire Hazard Landscape Guidelines High Fire Hazard Area Plant List UC Berkeley Recommended Plant List |