George Leis, President of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, announced today that the Bank is ready to help those affected by the Tea fire.

The bank is providing rooms at the Hotel Marmonte (1111 Cabrillo Street) for the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights) for anyone who lost their home or who has been displaced by the fire.

The bank is also providing gift certificates for a meal at Los Arroyos Restaurant (Montecito or Santa Barbara) for anyone who has lost their home or who has been displaced.

Call the bank directly at 805-564-6456 for assistance.

We will keep our two Montecito branches open as long as possible. Banking services – and help with this disaster – is available at our downtown Main Branch (20 East Carrillo – at the Corner of Carrillo and Anacapa).

We will be open today until 8 p.m. tonight and all day tomorrow. Penny Sharrett and Dave Hall at our Main branch will be on hand to assist our customers with anything they need to get through this difficult time.

For assistance, please call 805-564-6456.