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[County Press Release] Due to changing conditions of the GAP Fire, Santa Barbara County Sheriff and Fire authorities are issuing a mandatory evacuation order for the residents in the Glen Annie and La Patera canyons.
Again, residents of the Glen Annie and La Patera canyons should evacuate now.
An Evacuation WARNING has been issued for residents above Cathedral Oaks Road between Glen Annie Road and Fairview Avenue. An evacuation warning means that residents should be prepared to evacuate.
Residents are advised to stay alert for additional information by listening to County Government cable TV station Channel 20 , or the following AM or FM radio “Stations of Choice” for Emergency Public Information or to other local television stations.
Residents are advised to stay alert for additional information by listening to County Government cable TV station Channel 20 , or the following AM or FM radio “Stations of Choice” for Emergency Public Information or to other local television stations.
AM Stations
- KTMS—990
- KUHL—1410
- KZSB—1290
FM Stations
- KCSB—91.9
- KSPE—94.5 (Spanish)
- KSYV—96.7
- KTYD—99.9
- KSBL—101.7
- KRAZ—105.9
Also, San Marco Pass Radio is available at 1040—AM
The public can also go online to County of Santa Barbara website for more information or call (805) 961-5770.
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Update: Evacuation Information for the Gap Fire
Shelter for People
A shelter has been set up by the American Red Cross at San Marcos High School for those evacuated due to the Gap Fire. San Marcos High School is at 4750 Hollister Avenue in Santa Barbara.
Vulnerable Populations
People who are unable to evacuate without assistance should call 911 for ambulance transport. Be prepared to bring any medications and other medical equipment they will need at the shelter.
Animal Sheltering
Residents in areas under evacuation order or warning due to the Gap Fire are able to bring their pets with them to the shelter set up at San Marcos High School. The pet sheltering area has been set up in the tennis court area. Residents are asked to bring their pet’s crates, food and water bowls with them if possible as these items will be more familiar for their pets. Crates and bowls will be available for those who aren’t able to bring them. Please call 681-4332 for questions about animal evacuations.
People who need assistance in transporting horses or other large animals should also call 681-4332.
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Update II: Dos Pueblos High
Because of the nearby Gap Fire, summer school classes for Wednesday, July 2, 2008, will be canceled at Dos Pueblos High School.
Dos Pueblos High School
7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta
805-968-2541. More Info
The school is being used by Santa Barbara County emergency services personnel as a staging area and as an incident command center.
Approximately 300 students currently attending summer session classes at the high school are affected.
Additional cancellations will depend on status of the fire. Students and parents are encouraged to monitor the Santa Barbara School Districts’ website for updated information on the summer school schedule for Thursday, July 3.
Dos Pueblos High School’s summer session was already scheduled to be closed on Friday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
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It is very sad to hear the tragedy. I congratulate the team at Independent Com for giving right information in the time of need. May GOD saves those who are in need.
arulmonyt (anonymous profile)
July 2, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Given the proximity of the fire to populated areas, I'm a bit surprised that the air attack is not yet underway at 6:40 AM. It's been light for about an hour. Aren't they being a bit casual about this? I can understand why it's too risky to fly low at night, but why couldn't they have everything ready to start operations at the crack of dawn?
rubenken (anonymous profile)
July 2, 2008 at 6:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you for keeping us up to date! Also there is a frequently updated RADIO RECORDING of "latest" resident INFORMATION such as road closures, evacuation, and so on. This is good for when you cannot see print media or just have a few minutes to get updated. In certain areas of San Marcos Pass also check "public information radio station" AM 1040 for the local area Wildland Residents Association, Inc. "GAP FIRE" report (south radio coverage is much of Goleta to West Santa Barbara City and also www.wildlandresidents.org). Of course there is local media such as news and broadcast websites such as this government web sites as well.
Ps, Like the 27th of June 1990 Paint Fire, Because of the possiblity of hot embers, large amount of "fuel" (tall brush) and fire heat "flying", if later the wind picks up in those kinds of high winds the fire can actually move nearly as fast as the wind is moving (up to a mile a minute!).
greg94 (anonymous profile)
July 2, 2008 at 9:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Updates on evacs?
Radius?
We have friends in and around the area and we are downtown and have space.
My son and i saw the blaze last night from our house downtown.
It looked rather bibllical...ie a burning bush.
Rather scarry for an 11 year old.
And then we realized we have friends up that way.
We would like to do what we can,if there is a need.
Just can't imagine going through last years miseries again.
My throat hurts just thinking about it.
Rough air.
Must be hell in Goleta today.
White smoke?
Anyone need a place to stay?
Thanks Ray.
Best Fire reporting EVER!!!!!
Ever!
Saved us from shotty info last year.
xo
emenzies (Elizabeth Menzies)
July 2, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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