Santa Barbara, CA, May 11, 2009 - The American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter has closed its Emergency Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School. Anyone in need of a safe place to stay due to the Jesusita Fire is encouraged to go to the Red Cross Emergency Shelter at the Multi Activity Center on the UCSB Campus. This shelter will be opened 24 hours a day until further notice (map). Small animals can be taken to the Humane Society at 5399 Overpass Road in Goleta. Large animals can be evacuated to Earl Warren Showgrounds at 3400 Calle Real.
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SOURCE: NOOZHAWK/Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA
The American Red Cross-Santa Barbara County Chapter has opened a second Red Cross shelter at UCSB’s Recreation Center. Take Highway 217 to the campus and follow the Emergency Shelter signs.
The shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, 7266 Alameda Ave. in Goleta, is at capacity. Go to: http://www.sbredcross.org/ for more information, or call 805.687.1331.
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Shelter moved from First Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara to Dos Pueblos High School 5/6/09.
The American Red Cross will open a secondary facility at UCSB’s Multicultural Center if the need arises, authorities said late Tuesday (5/7).
County Jesusita Fire Call Center: 805-681-5197
Animal Hotline: 805-681-4332