Montecito Fire Department Offers Free Evacuation Go-Bags
The Montecito Fire Department is offering free evacuation go-bags filled with basic emergency supplies to community members. These bags are intended to help residents prepare for emergencies and expedite evacuations, with residents able to request and pick them up from…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 23, 2026 —
The Montecito Fire Department is offering free evacuation go-bags to community members, providing basic emergency supplies intended to help residents prepare for emergencies and leave more quickly when an evacuation is needed.
Residents can request the bags and pick them up from Fire Station 91, according to the information provided. The department’s offer is aimed at supporting emergency preparedness, though no additional details were provided about how to make a request or when the bags are available.
The specific items included in the bags were not identified beyond the description of basic emergency supplies. The number of bags available, any eligibility requirements, and whether residents need to make an appointment before pickup were also not provided.
The offer is described as free. No further information was provided about the timing of the program, how long it will continue, or whether the department plans to distribute the bags through other locations.
Community members seeking a bag can use the stated request-and-pickup arrangement at Fire Station 91. The information provided does not specify additional steps, contact details, or other distribution options.
Story summarized from the original created by Christina Atchison for Montecito Fire Department on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
