Santa Barbara County will host a community meeting for people living in and around the Lake Fire area to discuss new hazards associated with the recent burn scar, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos,

The Lake Fire Burned Area Report and Watershed Emergency Response Team Evaluation conducted immediately following the fire; impacts to the soil due to fire and the possibility for increased runoff, flooding, and debris flows in certain areas will be covered at the community meeting.

Public safety agencies also will share mitigation efforts, thresholds for protective actions, and emergency preparedness information. Part of the meeting will be dedicated to answering questions from community members in attendance.

Event speakers include 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann and 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson, as wells representatives from the County Fire Department, County Public Works Flood Control, County Sheriff’s Office, County Office of Emergency Management, National Weather Service, and Los Padres National Forest.

RSVP is requested, but not required to attend the event. Visit the RSVP form to respond and to request ASL and Spanish interpretation. Any additional accommodations needed can be directed to oem@countyofsb.org and 805-681-5526.

For more about Lake Fire recovery resources, visit Lake Fire Incident – July 2024 | Santa Barbara County, CA — readysbc.org.

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