Cameo Road · Carpinteria, CA 93013
Garden conditions, official hazard maps and a useful next step for each.
Exact plant and hazard zones need a location on the map. These resources are ready to use; property-specific classifications have not been confirmed for 5402 Cameo Road.
Utilities & Contacts ↗Plant hardiness
ZIP 93013 spans several zones, from 8b to 11a. The coastal neighborhood and mountain areas are not interchangeable. Pin the home on the 2023 USDA map before choosing a zone.
Wildfire hazard
Check the fire district’s current Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the exact home location. A mapped zone describes wildfire hazard; it is not an individual insurance quote or a guarantee of safety.
Flood zone
Use the FEMA Flood Map Service Center to find the effective map and flood-zone designation. An exact address or parcel is needed; this home has not been assigned a flood zone.
Tsunami hazard
The city links official tsunami mapping. Check the actual home and routes on that map; proximity to the school alone does not establish the home’s zone.
Soil & drainage
USDA Web Soil Survey can provide mapped soil types and drainage information for a selected area. A soil test is still needed for the garden’s actual pH and nutrients.
Air quality
Use AirNow for current air-quality information. Look up Carpinteria or 93013 when planning yard work, open windows or outdoor activities.
Drought & water use
Use the U.S. Drought Monitor for the current regional picture, then check CVWD for local water-use guidance. A drought category does not by itself establish a watering restriction.
Emergency preparedness
The City of Carpinteria explains ReadySBC emergency alerts and SCE power-shutoff alerts. Keep the household’s alert contacts current.
Sources checked September 25, 2026. ZIP-level zone range: 2023 USDA zones summarized by Plantmaps. Confirm the specific location using USDA.