Tips for Following the Thomas Fire

With so many sources and types of information available these days, tracking wildfire news is more of an art than science. Here’s a look at the tools we’ve been using to follow the Thomas Fire.

Official Government Websites: Two clearinghouses of Thomas Fire info, from evacuation maps to school closures to health advisories, came online soon after the blaze began: readyventuracounty.org covers our neighbors to the south, while countyofsb.org/thomasfire.sbc#update provides Santa Barbarans all they need to know.

2-1-1: Free and 24/7, this phone service that gives up-to-date fire bulletins is useful to the internet averse and tech savvy alike, who may be left with no other options if the power goes out or cell phones aren’t working.