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Community Meeting Prepares Mission Canyon Residents for Fires, Wind Events, & Evacuations

Residents gathered at a Mission Canyon meeting to address fire dangers, evacuations, and safety planning.
A June brush-clearing program will be coordinated with local fire agencies to reduce fire risk.
Residents urged neighbor connectivity via chat lists or text messages to aid emergency communication.
Officials discussed traffic and evacuation route concerns tied to an eight-story housing plan behind Mission.
Red Flag conditions raise parking and lane-access considerations for emergency response.
Mission Canyon residents highlighted the need for reliable alerts and evacuation planning.
Attendees included Santa Barbara City Councilmember Kristin Sneddon and County Supervisor Roy Lee.
Officials promised additional details, video, and photos to be shared later the same day.
Residents emphasized maintaining evacuation readiness ahead of hotter, windier months.
Community leaders highlighted the impact of brush clearance and public alerts during emergencies.

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