LOS ANGELES — When Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle purchased a sprawling estate in Montecito for nearly $15 million in 2020, they didn't have this in mind.
An order Monday from the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management told all residents of the tony seaside town to "leave now." Powerful rains have caused flooding in the area, and strong winds have hurled debris onto roadways.
Those who choose not to evacuate should be ready to "sustain yourself and your household for multiple days," the order said, as residents "may not be able to leave the area, and emergency responders may not be able to access your property in the event of road damage, flooding or a debris flow."
