Burn Scars Cause Concern for the Central Coast Ahead of Incoming Storm
Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are sending out alerts for the first major storm of the season.
"This is our first real storm of the year that we're looking at that's going to drop a substantial amount of rain,"
says Anita Konopa, SLO County Emergency Services Coordinator.
"So it's a good opportunity for people to just get prepared now."
Officials say their top concerns are the areas in or near burn scars. San Luis Obispo county officials are issuing a shelter in place order for the Gifford and Madre burn scar areas and below those areas.
"Both the Gifford and the lake fires burn scars could see some additional potential for mudflows or flooding,"
says Kelly Hubbard, Santa Barbara County Emergency Management Director.
Author's summary: Storm alerts issued for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.