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Due to the approaching storm, the City has activated free Emergency Storm Parking for residents who live in flood-prone areas. This parking will be available on the rooftop of City Lot 2 located at Canon Perdido Street and Chapala Street beginning at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 11th and remain available until Saturday, February 15th at 5:00 pm.
Residents must register for storm parking through the below Storm Parking Portal during the specified storm registry period. Unregistered vehicles will be charged at the standard hourly parking rate.
Activation Registration Window:
Opens: 2/10/25 @ 10:00 am
Closes: 2/15/25 @ 5:00 pm
Complimentary Parking Window:
Opens: 2/11/25 @ 11:00 am
Closes: 2/15/25 @ 5:00 pm
Parking Location: City Lot 2 – Roof – 914 Chapala Street
Regulations for Emergency Storm Parking:
- Members of the public must park the car and leave the parking garage – no camping allowed.
- To receive storm parking validation, register online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/StormParking throughout the Emergency Storm Parking activation period.
- Parking fees will be waived for registered vehicles when exiting the lot during the activation period.
- Vehicles that remain parked beyond the activation period will be charged standard hourly parking fees.
Take Action to Stay Safe During the Storm:
- Stay away from rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations Monitor changing weather conditions and adjust your driving plans
- Stay off the roads during peak rain times Maintain awareness of personal safety as conditions can change quickly
- If you live in a flood-prone area, anticipate significant flooding and the potential for isolation
- Ensure you’re registered for emergency alerts at ReadySBC Alerts – Sign up (everbridge.net)
Other Storm Resources:
- County Mid February 2025 Storm Page: https://www.readysbc.org/
- Storm readiness tips: http://www.readysbc.org/StormReadiness
- For status of highways: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php
- For status of County roadways: https://www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures
- For City Sandbag Station Information: https://santabarbaraca.gov/sandbags
- For County sandbag filling locations: https://www.countyofsb.org/2219/Sandbags
- Sign up for ReadySBC Emergency Alerts: https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736723794#/signup
