Our Plan
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 Disaster Relief Workshop (CALM+Mindful Heart Programs)
First in a three-workshop series hosted by CALM and Mindful Heart Programs, offering emotional and spiritual support during long-term recovery…
Community Workshop: Santa Barbara Wildfire Protection Plan
Community engagement is an important component of updating the City of Santa Barbara's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Please join…
Free CERT training in Goleta!
The City of Goleta will be hosting basic CERT training every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting Feb. 4 and ending on…
Free Community Disaster Education class!
This is a free two-hour Community Disaster Education (CDE) class led by Aware & Prepare and the City of Santa…
Free Training: Psychological First Aid
Hosted by Santa Barbara Response Network (sbresponsenetwork.org), this free class in psychological first aid covers grounding and coping techniques and…
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
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
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
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
