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Building a resilient and self-reliant community.
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MERRAG provides readiness awareness and training<\/strong>, neighborhood radio communications<\/strong>, and timely, accurate
official information <\/strong>as a reliable community ally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nMERRAG\u00a0\u00a0(pronounced \"mirage\") is a network of trained volunteers who live and\/or work in the Montecito area. Members are prepared to respond to a community disaster during the critical first hours following an event. Since 1987, the mutual \u201cself-help\u201d organization has served Montecito\u2019s 9,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Recovery<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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Membership<\/h3>\n
A strong membership helps everyone in our community<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn More<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Training Opportunities<\/h3>\n
Know what to do when the time comes to respond to an emergency.<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn More<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Nixel Notifications<\/h3>\n
Get up-to-the-minute emergency notifications.<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn More<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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\nLatest News from MERRAG\n<\/h2>
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\n \n Recent Video Resources: Wildfire & Covid <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
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Wildfire Preparation: Ready | Set | Go<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Two sessions (similar content) are available to help you be ready to protect your family and belongings in case of wildfire:<\/p>\n\n\n\n