We are heartbroken by what the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslide have done to our beautiful city and mountain vistas. If you own a home or business–even if you were not impacted by this fire or slide–this is a wake up call to make sure that your insurance policies are up-to-date and that you know where to find the resources you need. We will be updating this list as we learn of new resources available to local homeowners.

SBCA Contractors Willing and Able to Help Homeowners—attendees of our recent event, hosted by Montecito Union School

NEWS

• Up-to-the-Minute Tweets Based on Ham Radio News
• Thomas Fire Info Facebook Group
• Carp & Summerland Thomas Fire Facebook Group
• County of Santa Barbara Evacuation News
• Montecito Community Thomas Fire Facebook Network

RESOURCES

• SB County’s Free Natural Resource Exchange
• AIA SB’s Rebuild Flow Chart
• AIA SB’s Rebuild Process
• Consumer Guide to Hiring an Architect
• FREE Insurance Claim Workshop
• SB Public Works – Mud Flow Cleanup Guidelines
• Edhat – Mud Cleanup Safety and Protection
• Highway 101 Commuter Resources
• Returning to Your Home or Business After the Thomas Fire
• CA Department of Insurance Wildfire Resources
• Homeowners Beware – English
• Unlicensed Contractors Beware – English
• Propietarios Alerta – Español
• Alerta a Contratistas Sin Liencias – Español
• How to Hire a Contractor
• Webinar on Wildfire Preparedness
• Information on Ash Abatement
• Air Quality Monitoring by the Hour
• Locally Curated Page: Thomas Fire Relief Resources
• Tips from the Contractors State License Board
• DIY Air Purifier / Box Fan (#9 or #10 for smoke)

LOCAL EXPERTS

• Local Insurance Firms
• Hazardous Materials Removal
• Residential General Contractors
• Commercial General Contractors
• Special Services from SBCA Members