Press Release : Santa Barbara County
AM Radio Stations Focused on Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Information Launched in Mid and North Santa Barbara County
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 7:05 p.m. PST
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has launched a network of AM radio stations in mid and north county to help keep the community informed before, during, and after local emergencies. All stations will broadcast critical preparedness and disaster response messages 24/7 on AM 530 in English and Spanish. The stations are spread across the central and northern part of Santa Barbara County in the communities of the Santa Ynez Valley through Lompoc and up through Santa Maria. The stations are strategically located at sites equipped with backup generators and an uninterruptible power source, which allows them to continue broadcasting even during power outages. OEM and public safety officials will be able to update broadcast messages remotely, allowing for timely information to be shared without staff onsite at the radio. station.
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AM Radio Stations Focused on Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Information Launched in Mid and North Santa Barbara County
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 7:05 p.m. PST
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has launched a network of AM radio stations in mid and north county to help keep the community informed before, during, and after local emergencies. All stations will broadcast critical preparedness and disaster response messages 24/7 on AM 530 in English and Spanish. The stations are spread across the central and northern part of Santa Barbara County in the communities of the Santa Ynez Valley through Lompoc and up through Santa Maria. The stations are strategically located at sites equipped with backup generators and an uninterruptible power source, which allows them to continue broadcasting even during power outages. OEM and public safety officials will be able to update broadcast messages remotely, allowing for timely information to be shared without staff onsite at the radio. station.
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More details in this article:
https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/3e4a834b-9a06-4e98-baa7-45d01c56e014 (PDF)