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.
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
Key Wildfire/Mudslide Resource Links