May 10, 2009 6:08 pm US/Pacific
Jesusita Fire Evacuations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (CBS) ―
The following list was provided by the County of Santa Barbara, Office of Emergency Services.
The following are mandatory evacuation orders:
• Tunnel Road north of Montrose, Palamino Rd. north of Williams Way, San Roque
•Road. north of the water treatment plant.
• East and West Camino Cielo.
• Gibraltar Rd. north of El Cielto.
• The area bordered by Highway 154 north on Painted Cave, to Camino Ceilo, Camino
• Cielo to Hwy 154, Hwy 154 to Painted Cave.
* Except for the above specific areas, residents of the previous mandatory evacuation order areas may return to their homes and businesses, according to the County of Santa Barbara, Office of Emergency Services.
Please remember that an evacuation warning still exists in the following areas:
• Hot Springs North extending to Camino Cielo,
• East Valley to Sycamore Canyon,
• Sycamore Canyon to Stanwood,
• Stanwood to Foothill,
• Foothill to Hwy 154 continuing on Cathedral Oaks to Patterson Ave.,
• Patterson Ave. to San Jose Creek extending to Camino Cielo.
Returning residents and business owners are cautioned to remain aware of the potential for an evacuation order on short notice.
Hwy 154 between Calle Real and Paradise Road remains closed except for emergency vehicle traffic only.
The current mandatory evacuation orders in effect have been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNINGS.
Evacuation Centers:
The Red Cross Evacuation center is located at Dos Pueblos High School at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta. It has reached capacity.
Displaced people are encouraged to go to an additional evacuation shelter has been set up at the recreation center at the University of California Santa Barbara campus located on Mesa Road and Ocean Drive.
Take Highway 217 to UCSB and follow the emergency shelter signs.
Evacuation Assistance
For residents who require non-emergency medical assistance and evacuation help call (805) 893-5001.
Animal Shelter Locations:
Large animals can be taken to:
Earl Warren Showgrounds – Los Positas entrance, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
Small animals can be taken to:
Santa Barbara Humane Society, 5399 Overpass Road, Goleta
Key Phone Numbers/Hotlines:
The Jesusita Fire Call Center number is (805) 681-5197.
The Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) is (805) 687-1331.
The Animal Services Hotline is (805) 681-4332.
Road Closure Hotline is (805) 568-3006.
Santa Barbara County Website
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