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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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