Emergency information, public safety and disaster recovery.
Find your county’s service guide 21 reviewed links · Santa Barbara
County selection Santa Barbara, California
County context for browsing. Agency service areas may differ. Sign up for emergency alerts → Find disaster recovery assistance → Find police reporting services → Fire prevention and permits → Find evacuation zones and official updates → Find Live Scan fingerprinting → Sheriff office information → Jail visiting and facility information → Concealed-carry permit information → Find the right child abuse reporting contact → Review ReadySBC Alerts information and current registration options on the official programme page. Keep contact methods and selected locations current.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara — local emergency alert instructions (opens in a new tab)
Official programme entry / exact actual URL
Sign up for ReadySBC Alerts Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 590ebadbd01c93a6
Open the registration or sign-in route selected by the county programme. Follow its current contact, address, language and confirmation requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara — local emergency alert instructions (opens in a new tab)
Official programme entry / exact actual URL
Sign up for ReadySBC Alerts Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 590ebadbd01c93a6
Open the county-linked live tool or instructions. Search the relevant address and follow current official warnings and orders. CountyWiki does not display active evacuation boundaries.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara — local emergency alert instructions (opens in a new tab)
Official programme entry / exact actual URL
Emergency Zones Map Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 590ebadbd01c93a6
Shared California preparedness guidance. Review the state instructions and the current local programme.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Listos California / Cal OES · Listos California — local alerts and warning terms (opens in a new tab)
Official state preparedness page heading
About Local Emergency Alerts Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 6858e99a104ceb70
Shared California preparedness guidance. Review the state instructions and the current local programme.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Listos California / Cal OES · Listos California — local alerts and warning terms (opens in a new tab)
Official state preparedness page heading
Understanding Common Alerts Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 6858e99a104ceb70
Shared California preparedness guidance. Review the state instructions and the current local programme.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services · California Earthquake Early Warning — get alerts (opens in a new tab)
Official state preparedness page heading
Types of Alerts Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot f605ad9bd7a8d64a
Use the DOJ county selector, then contact the actual operator for current fees, hours, payment methods and appointments. No individual provider locations have been independently reviewed here.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Justice · California Department of Justice — doj-locations (opens in a new tab)
Live Scan Locations | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General — service-livescan-locations
Below is a location search where Live Scan fingerprinting services are available to the public. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 280cb3be841d7c98
Obtain the correct request form from the agency requiring your fingerprints. DOJ returns applicant results to that agency.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Justice · California Department of Justice — doj-applicants (opens in a new tab)
Applicants | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General — service-livescan-prepare
Here is basic information for individuals needing to submit fingerprints to the DOJ for background checks. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 75e544eed8667fab
Read the official sheriff office information and use the contact or service section appropriate to your location.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Santa Barbara County Sheriff · Santa Barbara official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
Government For Residents For Businesses Resources How Do I Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Select LanguageSpanish Powered by Translate CountyofSB.org Quick Access » MenuHomeWho Is In Custody File an Online Report!! Pay a Parking Ticket Emergency Notifications Cold Cases Megan’s Law Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot bb0cef24f3407a20
Use the sheriff’s public jail-information directory for mail, communication, visiting and other family resources.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence County sheriff / corrections agency · Safety semantic audit — existing-jail-0 (opens in a new tab)
Semantic audit of actual public facility, visitor instructions or named programme main content; full 80-row landing review retained in safety-audit packets.
Incarceration can be confusing for family, friends, loved ones and inmates. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 759d5c9a6479c196
Read the official sheriff concealed-carry permit instructions. This link does not establish an applicant’s eligibility or confirm submission.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Santa Barbara County Sheriff · Santa Barbara official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
CCW Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot bb0cef24f3407a20
Read the official facility or visiting instructions, confirm the named location and check current restrictions before making arrangements. No person records or searches are reproduced.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Santa Barbara County Sheriff · Santa Barbara — Jail Facilities (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
ff's Office CountyofSB.org Quick Access » MenuHomeWho Is In Custody File an Online Report!! Pay a Parking Ticket Emergency Notifications Cold Cases Megan’s Law Close About UsAbout Us Sheriff’s Message Mission & Guiding Principles Policies and Procedures Department History Honor Guard Sheri Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 88c1b485c554ac63
Use the county-specific CDSS directory and its daytime, after-hours, TDD and location labels. CDSS publishes this directory; the county reporting agency receives the report.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Social Services · California family resources — cps-directory (opens in a new tab)
Report Child Abuse — service-cps-directory
Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 5d89909655cea67f
Training and reference materials are separate from making a report. Use the county reporting contact for suspected abuse and the official emergency instructions for emergencies.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Social Services · California family resources — mandated-training (opens in a new tab)
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training — service-cps-training
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot ff0aa981b9d0ef47
Review insurance, local/voluntary help and state/federal assistance pathways. Confirm which declaration, designated areas and programme deadlines cover your losses.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services · California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services — caloes-individual (opens in a new tab)
Individual Assistance | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services — service-caloes-individual
The brochure and directory provide resources, programs, and services for California residents and businesses impacted by disasters. Additional resources may become available depending on the type of disaster. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 9c5048ce94f9579e
A separate recovery path for eligible public and nonprofit applicants. Individual households should use the Individual Assistance information.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services · California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services — caloes-public (opens in a new tab)
Public Assistance | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services — service-caloes-public
The Public Assistance Division provides assistance to state agencies, local governments, special districts, and eligible private non-profit organizations impacted by a disaster in order to achieve a safer future for all California communities. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 7eeb6d893732a799
Read the sheriff’s reporting information. Online reporting is not intended for incidents in progress; emergencies use 911 and urgent matters needing a deputy use non-emergency dispatch.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office · Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office — sheriff information (opens in a new tab)
File an Online Report!! – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office — Actual police-report public instructions
Online reporting is not meant for in-progress incidents. For emergencies call 9-1-1. For urgent matters that require a deputy to respond, call Dispatch at their non-emergency number (805) 683-2724 Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 155c7573c65a112e
Find Lompoc information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence City of Lompoc · Lompoc — Police municipal information (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed task-specific main content under Police | Lompoc, CA; information landing only
Report non-emergency matters day or night to the Lompoc Police Department at (805) 736-2341, or via the Lompoc Police Department’s mobile app. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 7db8ea5b79182a2c
The requesting agency must supply its authorized information. General-use, school, CalVECHS and record-review request forms are separate.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Justice · California Department of Justice — doj-forms (opens in a new tab)
Forms for Applicant Agencies: | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General — service-livescan-forms
BCIA 8016 – Request for Live Scan Service (General Use) Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 732473ffd400df0f
Use DOJ’s agency instructions for reprints and correction questions; operator mistakes, missing checks and FBI-quality rejections have different consequences.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Justice · California Department of Justice — doj-agency-faq (opens in a new tab)
Frequently Asked Questions - Applicant Agencies | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General — service-livescan-corrections
What if I filled out the Live Scan form correctly, but the Live Scan operator transposed numbers, or left information off the submission? Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 819e7ac86c7cd825
Read the authorized agency’s status-check instructions; individual applicants should contact their requesting agency.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Justice · California Department of Justice — doj-agencies (opens in a new tab)
Applicant Agencies | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General — service-livescan-status
If a requesting agency has not yet received results and digital Live Scan fingerprints were submitted, the agency can use the Applicant Background Check Status tool to check the status of the transaction. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 10b3bcf9ad624a0c
Official state service profiles These 44 profiles are classified under this topic by California’s official state service directory. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.
Health Care Access and Information, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1261 listed under department 256
Apply for a Seismic Safety Grant Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Toxic Substances Control, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1250 listed under department 227
Annual hazardous waste verification (eVQ) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Victim Compensation Board, California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1169 listed under department 162
Apply for compensation for crime-related expenses Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Forestry and Fire Protection, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1240 listed under department 147
Burn permits Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1188 listed under department 171
California Inmate Records and Information System Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Earthquake Authority, California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1136 listed under department 180
Calculate your earthquake insurance premium Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1270 listed under department 251
Children's Environmental Health Guidance Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1287 listed under department 251
Check heat conditions Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Forestry and Fire Protection, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 31 listed under department 147
California wildfire information Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Forestry and Fire Protection, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1239 listed under department 147
Campfire permits Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State Fire Marshal, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1247 listed under department 301
California State Fire Training Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Water Resources, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1253 listed under department 228
California Water Watch Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Governor, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1122 listed under department 238
Disaster relief assistance Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Earthquake Authority, California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1141 listed under department 180
Earthquake insurance discounts Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Earthquake Authority, California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1223 listed under department 180
Earthquake warning in California Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Civil Rights Department · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 27 listed under department 215
File a discrimination complaint Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Insurance, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1170 listed under department 175
File an insurance complaint Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State Fire Marshal, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1246 listed under department 301
Fire safety and regulation information bulletins Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State Fire Marshal, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1248 listed under department 301
Fire safety licenses and permits Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State Fire Marshal, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1252 listed under department 301
Firewise USA® Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Government Operations Agency · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1173 listed under department 239
Get COVID-19 information and help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1219 listed under department 220
Get your mDL Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1266 listed under department 251
Health effects of pesticides Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Toxic Substances Control, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1205 listed under department 227
Hazardous Waste Tracking System Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Toxic Substances Control, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1251 listed under department 227
Hazardous waste Regulatory Assistance Office Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1268 listed under department 251
Indicators of climate change in California Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Forestry and Fire Protection, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1283 listed under department 147
Join CAL FIRE Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 71 listed under department 171
Locate a correctional facility Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Highway Patrol, California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 38 listed under department 184
Locate current road conditions Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Justice, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 40 listed under department 223
Look up crime statistics Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Legislature, California State · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 41 listed under department 244
Look Up a Bill or Law Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Secretary of State · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 58 listed under department 275
Look up my representatives Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
General Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1158 listed under department 216
Risk and insurance management Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Health Care Access and Information, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1137 listed under department 256
Resources to build safe healthcare facilities Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Insurance, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1172 listed under department 175
Resources for seniors Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1211 listed under department 220
Report auto fraud Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State of California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1286 listed under department 317
Recovery services finder Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Civil Rights Department · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1201 listed under department 215
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1267 listed under department 251
Safe drinking water public health goals Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
General Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1155 listed under department 216
School design and construction oversight Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Justice, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1132 listed under department 223
Search for registered sex offenders Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State Fire Marshal, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1249 listed under department 301
Smoke alarm and fire extinguisher recalls Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1142 listed under department 251
Understand harmful chemical warnings Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 72 listed under department 171
Visit an inmate Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a