Tag: disasters and emergencies
Monterey County supes discuss impacts of storms, approve resolution of emergency
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution of emergency addressing the recent atmospheric river storms in the region.
During...
Winter storm triggers evacuations, flooding in King City
KING CITY — Severe winter storms have resulted in road closures, evacuation orders and water rescues over the past week due to major flooding...
Newsom declares state of emergency for monkeypox outbreak
CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday for monkeypox, enabling the state to access more resources to combat the ongoing...
Fort Hunter Liggett becomes first in Army to receive blood transfusion...
JOLON — U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett’s remoteness and the robust efforts of Fire Capt. Devon Haggie allowed the installation to be the...
Monterey County demobilizes Covid-19 isolation housing program
KING CITY — Monterey County has started the process of demobilizing Operation Oasis, its isolation housing program that assisted more than a thousand residents...
FEMA updates flood maps in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for parts of Monterey County, including the Salinas Valley.
The maps identify...
Monterey County’s emergency rental assistance program provides nearly $34M in support
MONTEREY COUNTY — Since launching in March 2021, the Rent and Utility Assistance Program through the County of Monterey in partnership with United Way...
King City Police launches 911 survey system
KING CITY — Residents in King City are among the first in the state to use a new community engagement and feedback solution service...
Expecting the Western Drought to End Soon? Not Likely, Forecasters Say.
Dry conditions across the West that have dashed hopes for a respite from relentless drought are expected to continue across the region into spring...
Critical roadway in South Monterey County awarded $12.6M for repairs
JOLON — Federal Highway Administration will provide $12.6 million in federal funding to repair and reconstruct Nacimiento-Fergusson Road in South Monterey County, announced Congressman...
