Tag: disasters and emergencies
Monterey County: What to Know About Returning to Evacuated Areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Evacuation orders and warnings in most Monterey County communities have been lifted. Those permitted to return to evacuated areas are encouraged...
Storm damage estimates exceed $30M in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has released initial damage estimates following the onslaught of recent winter storms that caused major flooding, mudslides and other...
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 Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — 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...
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...
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...
Local News
Monterey County Historical Society invites community to experience ‘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...
