Calif. Freeway Closed, wildfires, evacuations 6/16/16

Cal fire 3In California, part of a major freeway is closed and mandatory evacuations remain in effect today for homes located in the area of a fire burning in steep, dense terrain 25 miles north of Santa Barbara. Fire officials say the blaze has burned up to 1,100 acres. There are 24 homes lost so far, many more threatened.

When an emergency responder knocks on your door and says, “You’ve got 2 minutes to get out!” What will you take?

Cal fire 19 out of 10 Americans live in locations with significant risk of hurricanes, earthquakes, wildland fires, floods, tornados, terrorism, or other disasters. We care about your community. And the GO|STAY|KIT is the first step to ensure you are prepared.