The Monterey County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for all areas west of 3800 Palo Colorado Road to Highway 1 and south to Bixby Creek as a wildfire along the Big Sur coast grows to 1,500 acres with only 5% contained. Learn more here:

MontereyCo.Recovers.org is monitoring the fire which began January 21st and has caused evacuations from Palo Colarado Canyon. We can connect fire-related needs to donations and offers to volunteer. We will update information as we get it. Follow Big Sur Kate's blog and Alerts/information from Monterey County Office of Emergency Services.…

Looks like Big Sur Coast especially and other areas in the county will be getting up to 6 to 8 inches. Be vigilant and stay safe. We wish you a happy holiday season.

This is from Big Sur Kate's blog. She has summarized key information. Thank you Kate Highway 1 closure tonight at 8 pm & evacuation warnings Due to weather forecasts showing rainfall amounts likely to meet thresholds for increased risk of debris flow activity, the County of Monterey is issuing an…

And thanks to ALL the firefighters and others who are fighting the the Willow Fire. Our information is that although no containment is reported, the fire did not grow yesterday. No structures impacted or threatened at this time. We've had no requests for help from anyone evacuated yet.

Monitoring this site to respond to needs of evacuees. Smoke impacting many areas in Monterey County and into South Santa Clara County. Stay safe.

For more information view the evacuation map: https://bit.ly/3gFEpvw Please let people know about this web portal AND if you are an organization already on the site, please monitor it.

Check out CERV's website to prepare for Power Outages [https://www.cerv501c3.org/pages/power-outages-how-to-prepare] and other videos that are specific to Monterey County's most vulnerable residents.
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We've learned that people in Monterey County have suffered major losses from 2021 winter storms. Mudslides/debris flows have severely damaged multiple personal and business properties. MontereyCo.Recovers.org is a portal that can help connect people with needs and individuals/businesses wanting to help. Let's get the word out. Go to MontereyCo.Recovers.org. You…

Please consider volunteering if you can. Needed health care professionals/ other healthy adults to meet County's continued resource demands. Learn more at https://co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/health/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19 Needed

Evacuation Orders lifted for Carmel/River Burn Scars. Dolan not yet, TEPs are now closed

As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, the American Red Cross continues to work with Monterey County officials to support three Temporary Evacuation Points for those affected by county evacuation orders. The following sites are available for any residents under an evacuation order in need of safety: Carmel Valley Library, 65 W.…

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Evacuation Warning for the Carmel River Lagoon area, including all roads south of Santa Lucia Ave and Mission Fields. Be safe!

Effective : NOW, Jan 26, @ 1 p.m. Orders to evacuate! - Zone A - Big Creek - Zone B1 and B2 - Lucia North and South - Zone C2 - Partington - Zone J - Prewitt Ridge Leave the area during daylight.

8 to 10 inches of rain expected…

WHEN: Effective January 25th at 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Carmel, River and Dolan Fires burn scar areas WHAT: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Evacuation Warning for areas within and two miles downslope of the Carmel Fire, River Fire, and Dolan Fire burn scars due to the upcoming atmospheric…