All Saints is partnering with an ad hoc group of (strong) area residents who are led by Abe Powell, the president of the Montecito Fire Protection District Board. He’s organized the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade of people who are helping residents to dig mug out from their homes. Here’s their focus (note they are not removing mud but moving around to provide access):
The Brigade has already helped at least two parish families: one to dig out an automobile and another who needed mud removed from a driveway to enable removal of a car from the garage.
Here’s what they could use from All Saints:
Details for Those Working to Shovel or Sort in Mud
For those who work to shovel mud or sort through the mud, you are asked to sign a waiver taking full responsibility for your actions and involvement. You can check in at 10 a.m. at the Brigade table set up in the Montecito Oaks neighborhood just off Olive Mill Road — find the corner of San Benito and Santa Tomas.
Please follow this link to fill out the preliminary volunteer form: https://goo.gl/forms/fBl2aZfIyuYtoWrf2
Details for Homeowners/Renters Who Need Help
If you are seeking help regarding property damage or other issues related to flood: Please follow this link to give contact and other critical information: https://goo.gl/forms/fwnrKWkQO5RyXKAU2
Details to Volunteer for Non-Mud-Related Volunteer Support
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Chip Nichols jumped in to buy shovels, gloves, bins and more and delivered to the Santa Barbara Mud Brigade. |
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Don Benninghoven delivers bins and gloves to the Mud Brigade work site at the corner of San Benito and Santo Tomas in the Montecito Oaks neighborhood. |