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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.

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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?