The City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures ahead of the stormy forecast, opening both sandbag stations and activating emergency storm parking.
Self-serve sandbag stations are open Wednesday at the following locations at Annex Yard (401 East Yanonali St.) and City Fire Station 7 (2411 Stanwood Dr.). Residents can stop by any time from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can take up to 20 bags per visit.
Free emergency storm parking has also been activated for residents in flood-prone areas. Parking will be available on the City Lot 2 rooftop (914 Chapala St.) until Friday, Mar. 14 at 8 p.m. Residents must register online for parking.
