Tag: disasters and emergencies
Health officials launch community survey related to Moss Landing battery fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Health Departments of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz invite the public to participate in a community...
Multiple storm warnings take affect in Monterey County
The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings affecting Monterey County:
Flood Advisory in effect through 10 PM Saturday — Urban and small stream flooding,...
Fort Hunter Liggett supports Palisades Fire
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett Fire and Emergency Services supported a Mutual Aid request to support the Pacific Palisades Fire in Southern California, Jan....
Monterey County declares emergency after battery plant fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a state of emergency last Tuesday after the Jan. 16 fire at the Vistra...
PG&E grant boosts 2-1-1 emergency response services in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is collaborating with California 2-1-1 providers across its coverage area, including United Way Monterey County,...
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%
CENTRAL COAST — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head...
Monterey County implements new ways to access non-emergency assistance
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey’s Emergency Communications Department (ECD) operates the countywide consolidated emergency communications system for emergency and non-emergency call answering,...
Quick-thinking Monterey County bus drivers extinguish car fire
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) bus driver Susana Rodriguez and her passenger/husband Isaac Godinez, who is also a bus driver...
New Alert and Warning System enhances safety for Monterey County residents
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s Department of Emergency Management has announced the implementation of a cutting-edge Alert and Warning System designed to ensure the...
Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance extended to Sept. 1
MONTEREY COUNTY — Renters and homeowners in Monterey County and 13 other counties impacted by the February and March storms and flooding will now have...
