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June 29, 2025

Tag: disasters and emergencies

Community Foundation for Monterey County

Foundation launches initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in Monterey...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the launch of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed...

Greenfield Police add high-tech drones to boost emergency response

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced the addition of two advanced drones to its public safety arsenal, a move officials say will dramatically...

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,...

Greenfield firefighters assist with Palisades Fire response

GREENFIELD — Firefighters from Greenfield Fire Department patrolled and extinguished hot spots off Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles County last week. Earlier this month, three...

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,...
American Red Cross Bloodmobile

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...
County of Monterey

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,...
MCOE bus drivers

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...

Local News

Monterey County Historical Society invites community to experience ā€˜Xochi Cuicatl’ cultural...

SALINAS — Monterey County Historical Society invites residents and visitors of the Monterey Bay region to a vibrant and unforgettable afternoon of music, heritage...