Could you help your neighbors in need?


MERRAG!  (pronounced Mirage) is a network of trained volunteers who work and live in the Montecito area. Members are prepared to respond to a community disaster during the critical first 72 hours following an event. Since 1987, the mutual “self-help” organization has been serving Montecito’s 13,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts.

Find out more about MERRAG and how you can help yourself help MERRAG.
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The Montecito Fire Protection District is a progressive organization committed to the protection of the people, property, and the environment. We exist to provide a professional and timely response to the needs of the community in preparation for, during, and in recovery from emergencies.

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Did you feel last night's 2.6 Earthquake at 7:30 pm, or the 2.9 at 9:30 pm Earthquake - both centered in the Santa Barbara Channel?
Posted by Geri Ventura -

March 11, 2010 - Chile has been experiencing very large earthquakes over the past several weeks; they had 3 YESTERDAY alone - 6.0, 6.9 and 7.2!

How prepared would you be if last night's earthquakes had been of the magnitude that Chile has been experiencing?

At 7:30 pm, Montecito's two fire stations typically house a average of 10 Firefighters, ...
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Did you feel last night's 2.6 Earthquake at 7:30 pm, or the 2.9 at 9:30 pm Earthquake - both centered in the Santa Barbara Channel?