Each year, City Public Works staff go underground to walk the entire 3.7-mile span of Mission Tunnel to inspect its condition. The Tunnel was originally constructed in 1910 and conveys water to the City from Gibraltar Reservoir.

The City's Streets Division prepares and responds to storms in ways you may not think. Preparation starts months ahead of the storm season, and a rainy day means mobilization of Streets crews for an active, ongoing response.

Sandbags are available at the City's Sandbag Pickup Station, 301 E. Yanonali Street, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. this week. Visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Sandbags for more information.