SANTA FE, N.M. — On Saturday, a community outside of Santa Fe prepared and simulated what could happen if a wildfire sparked near their homes. “We’re doing an exercise that we’ve been planning for six ...

The city also opened several department operating centers to test communication systems between the EOC and various departments, such as Public Works and Building and Safety. The exercise also tested ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, March 15, 2025 — This weekend Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR) will welcome 16 other Southern ...