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Zaca Fire Information
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Following are resources that may be useful in tracking and preparing for the Zaca Fire. Additional updates will be posted on the main Ojai Post site. All links open in a new window

Official Resources:

Zaca Fire Information Line: (805) 961-5770

Inciweb: Zaca Fire Incident Page
Inciweb RSS Feed - Zaca Fire Articles
EDIS Bulletins - Emergency Digital Information Service

Santa Barbara County Fire Department - (805) 681-5500
Ventura County Fire Department - (805) 388-4220 or (805) 389 - 9710
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department (NO INFO) - (805) 654-3593
Ventura County Sheriff's Department - (805) 654-3593
Los Padres National Forest information center - (805) 961-5770
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
County of Santa Barbara - en Español tambien!

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
Wildland Residents Association
The Fire Safe Council
YubaNet | Fire News
California Air Pollution Control Officer's Association
American Red Cross of Ventura

Highway 33 Road Conditions
Highway 150 Road Conditions
Highway 154 Road Conditions
CHP Traffic Incident Information Page

Maps & Weather:

Latest Day Fire Perimeter Map - Inciweb.org
Day Fire Map Archive - Inciweb.org
USDA Forest Service: Pacific Southwest Research Station
USDA Forest Service: MODIS Active Fire Mapping Program

Fire Planning and Mapping Tools - California Fire Alliance
Ventura County Storm Watch System
GEOMAC Wildfire Viewer - click on the triangle in our area to continue zooming in. Use the layers in the right column to see additional information.
ACME Mapper - select 'Topo' for a very detailed topographic map
Accuweather - California Watches and Warnings
Ojai Weather Center
Ventura County Watershed Protection District
National Interagency Fire Center

Media:
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara News-Press
KZSB AM 1290
KVTA AM 1510
KCSB 91.9 FM Santa Barbara
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara
KCOY 12
Google News "Zaca Fire" search
Ventura County Star
News Off The Press

Blogs:
Firefighter Blog
SantaBarbarasBlog
The Doc Searls Weblog
Santa Barbara EdHat
BlogaBarbara
Santa Barbara Daily Sound
Craig Smith's Blog
Ken Clark, Accuweather
"zaca" photos on Flickr

Additional Resources:
Whaling Fireline Equipment

Evacuation:
Ventura County Sheriff's Department - (805) 654-3593
Humane Society of Ventura County - for assistance with small animals, horses or livestock visit the site or call (805) 656-5031 or (805) 646-6505
Ventura County Department of Animal Regs - (805) 388-4341

Wildfire Evacuation Measures source: VCFD

If you see a wildfire, call 9-1-1. Don't assume that someone else has already called. Describe the location of the fire, speak slowly and clearly, and answer any questions asked by the dispatcher.

Being prepared is crucial when a wildfire occurs. You want to know that you have taken proper precautions to protect your home and prepare your family for the possibility of an evacuation. Below is a helpful checklist to keep you and your family safe in the event you are asked to leave your home:

• Back your car into the driveway and roll up the windows - be prepared to leave quickly
• Keep the radio on so you can access information about the potential emergency situation
• Follow directions from emergency officials
• Minimize smoke inhalation in the home by closing all windows and doors. A wet towel along the window and door seams will minimize smoke even further
• Turn on outside lights to alert emergency crews
• Turn off gas at the meter or propane tank
• Take down light drapes and move furniture away from windows
• If you have a combustible roof, wet it down with the garden hose
• Review your family’s emergency plan and contact information. Have a contingency plan in case you are separated during evacuation
• Pack essentials and valuables into your car
• Make sure you know the safe evacuation routes
• Find out the location of the emergency evacuation centers

contact The Ojai Post: Tyler Suchman - tyler -@- ojaipost dot com, (805) 715-9694