Winter Storm Preparedness
Sandbags
Montecito Fire Department supplies a sandbag filling station at Lower Manning Park before forecast rain events.
The Lower Manning Park sandbag filling station is now open.
449 San Ysidro Rd, Lower Manning Park, Montecito, CA 93108
Santa Barbara County Flood Control is providing sand and bags at the Flood Control Shop in Goleta.
Santa Barbara Flood Control Shop
Phone: 805-568-3440
Address: 4568 County Rd, Goleta, CA 93110
Sandbags are not pre-filled and persons are limited to 25 bags.
More information concerning sandbags is available from County Flood Control at 805-568-3440.
Santa Barbara Flood Control Shop
Phone: 805-568-3440
Address: 4568 County Rd, Goleta, CA 93110
Montecito Creek & Winter Storm Preparedness Community Meeting
Preparing for winter in Montecito is a community effort.
On September 14, 2026, residents, local agencies, and elected representatives came together to discuss Montecito’s creeks, flood-control infrastructure, winter storm preparedness, and the coordination that takes place before and during severe weather.
Visit the County of Santa Barbara's El Niño 2026-27 webpage
With concerns about creek conditions and the potential for a strong El Niño season, representatives from Santa Barbara County and partner agencies shared updates on current conditions, ongoing maintenance, long-term flood protection projects, emergency preparedness and resources available to residents. The meeting includes an El Niño outlook from the National Weather Service, an overview of Montecito’s creeks and debris basins from County Flood Control, information about emergency alerts and storm response, and a community Q&A.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for ReadySBC Alerts and stay informed before and during severe weather.