“Emergency preparedness is not government’s responsibility alone. Solutions can’t be top-down; they have to come from the bottom up. We need more focus on building resiliency within California’s most vulnerable communities for the destructive and deadly wildfires ahead. We’re empowering nonprofit organizations and emergency responders to work together to prepare for emergencies because California is at its best when we look out for each other.”
— California Governor Gavin Newsom
Current Projects
Partnering with Santa Barbara County Public Works Department and the Workforce Development Board and operating…
The following resources will help you prepare for natural disasters: GET EMERGENCY ALERTS! Aware &…
In the wake of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow, the Bucket Brigade deployment…
In 2019, we will launch our Youth Leadership Program to train high school students in…
The Bucket Brigade is creating a custom memorial bench for each victim of the 1/9…
Since the Debris Flow of January 9, 2018, 21 of the 23 victims have been…
Upcoming Events
Free CERT training at UCSB!
Through CERT, citizen volunteers are trained to perform crucial emergency functions during the period immediately following a disaster. Learn how…
Free “Stop the Bleed” Training!
At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, the Trauma Center at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is offering a one-hour class…
Free CERT training in Montecito!
Through CERT, citizen volunteers are trained to perform crucial emergency functions during the period immediately following a disaster. Learn how…
Volunteer Testimonials
Brianna Hammond
When the Thomas Fire and debris flow hit our community, it was an all-too-familiar situation for my family, as we...read more
Christina Bean
“Get me the specs, and I’ll get you the power.” That was the first "let’s get it done" order I...read more
Carrie Little
When we arrived at our destination off Olive Mill Road, I was struck by how quiet it was in the...read more
Bryan Elliot
Today I felt the best and most hopeful part of human nature, a sorely needed reassurance in these trying times....read more
Lisa Couch
My husband and I, along with a friend, were assigned to dig out a garage. The house had mostly survived,...read more
David Landecker
I was skiing in Europe when the debris flow occurred. I followed KEYT online and watched CNN news reports to...read more
Patrick Gregston
Having been part of the Tea Fire recovery community, my email was included in Abe’s first call for help after...read more
