Fire season is fast approaching. Prepare for wildfire!
Learn more
The 2023 Santa Barbara County Unit Strategic Fire Plan is now available (https://sbcfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SBC-Unit-Fire-Plan-2023-Final.pdf)
SERVING THE SANTA BARBARA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES OF PAINTED CAVE AND EAST CAMINO CIELO
The Mountain Ember Team's mission is to promote the safety and well-being of our community through disaster preparation and education.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Ways to Get Involved
There are many ways you can help the Mountain Ember Team (MET) in preparing our community for a wildfire.
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Community Defense Team
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Vegetation Management (Brush Clearing, Burning, Chipping, Weed Whipping, Environmental Monitoring)
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Board of Directors
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Fundraising and Administrative Work
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Evacuation Preparedness and Planning
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Water Systems Improvements
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Community Education and Communications
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Assistance for Individual Home Hardening and Defensible Space
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Equipment Logistics and Maintenance
Ways to Donate!
Your generous donations help fund all of the critical activities listed throughout the site. To send a donation using PayPal simply click the button below and enter the amount you would like to donate.
All donations are tax-deducible.
501(c)3 non-profit EIN: 83-4221595
Cash and check donations can be mailed to:
Mountain Ember Team
c/o Cheryl Baker, MET Treasurer
4865 Lookout Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
GET EMERGENCY ALERTS SENT TO YOUR PHONE
Stay Informed on What's Impacting the Painted Cave Area with the In•Telligent App
We are committed to your safety. As part of our desire to keep you as safe and informed as possible, we have partnered with In•telligent so we can send critical alerts regarding what's impacting our neighborhood.
Download the In•Telligent App:
1. Text EMBER to 833-369-3800, or
2. Download the In-telligent app to your smart phone.
3. Complete the simple registration process, search for Mountain Ember Team, and then hit Connect!
Need help? Click here for further instructions or learn more about In•Telligent on their website.
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