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Press Conference: Montecito Mudslides

Santa Barbara County held a press conference at 4 pm today (1/9/18) to address the severe early morning storm that created catastrophic mudslides in Montecito.

  • Cottage Health President & CEO Ron Werft provides an update at the 17:20 mark in the video link below.
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Medical Director of the Emergency Department Brett Wilson follows at 21:20.

Search and rescue efforts continue in Montecito. Our hearts grieve for the losses so many in our community have endured, losing homes, loved ones and experiencing tragedy in their lives.

https://youtu.be/caqfP1p-GsE