Here's to 2018. Be safe and remember. You Can't Predict, but you CAN prepare.

The communities in the Big Sur area continue to be impacted but are showing amazing resilience.

Highway 1 south has been open to locals for 3 weeks now and propane was delivered to all who needed it. Garbage service has resumed to every other week with a roll off located…

Looks like lots of progress is being made. Have a look at this video.
Trail blazing

Amazing what volunteers and a community can do when needed. Thanks to all and especially Carissa who keeps us updated.

In California, the last week of March is observed as "Tsunami Preparedness Week." Local Emergency Managers have been busy planning and coordinating their tsunami education efforts. Below are a few of the locations where Pebble Beach CSD, Cypress FPD and Carmel Highlands FPD will host tsunami information booths.

Pacific Grove…

Did you suffer serious storm damage from recent weather events? Report your damage right away to help the county and residents qualify for federal aid.

Please use the county’s new Virtual Local Assistance Center to access surveys and forms needed for damage reporting. The center also has recovery information, government…

The NY Times article says.... - "Crews inspected the damaged Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge on Highway 1 in Big Sur last week. Officials said it would have to be replaced. - Many businesses in the coastal community of Big Sur have been effectively cut off from the rest of civilization. -…

If you were impacted by the Soberanes Fire and recent storms, you can fill out an assessment form.

Go to the Big Sur Storm and Fire Relief Fund on the CPOA website. [http://www.cpoabigsur.org/.]

This is an important step as it will help CPOA establishing the needs and enable CPOA to…

There is a big need for housing on the peninsula especially for families with children who need to go to school.

From Pfeiffer Bridge south to area south of Lucia (a 17 mile stretch of highway where Paul's Slide is, folks are now trapped. The last chance to leave was…

Hello everyone, We are beginning to get requests for help. A great source of news about what's going on in Big Sur/Palo Colorado Canyon is Big Sur Kate's blog....which most of you already know about. https://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/

Many folks are displaced already and some are looking for housing. We've also been…

Hello to All on MontereyCo.Recovers.org Because of so many of you, we were (and are) able to make a difference in the lives of people impacted from Day 1 of the fire. The recovery process is slow but thanks to community efforts and the resilience of those who lost so…

We've had a nice response to the request for generators. A few more are needed but, as always, folks on this site find a way to solve problems so we know we have 3 so far. Big shout out to the individuals AND communities who find ways to help.

CERV of the Monterey Peninsula has entered a tree depicting the story of the Soberanes Fire and the Recovery process. It highlights the role of individuals, organizations and communities when we all come together. Come see the tree. It's pretty awesome! Admission includes a glass of wine and Michael's Catering…

All (100%) of the money raised by CERV during “MCGives” Campaign goes to supporting CERT teams across our county.

Have a look at our video on youtube. Search on Monterey County Gives 2016: CERV of the Monterey Peninsula OR just go to [www.CERV501c3.org] or find us on Facebook

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The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services is rolling out a text message alert service for residents of Monterey County that will allow people to receive critical information and updates directly on their cell phone or electronic device. The Community Engagement notification system ties into Facebook and Twitter and can…

According to MontereyCounty weekly.... Sunday Oct 16. CA Ins Commissioner Dave Jones will discuss insurance issues and consumer protection. 2 -4 Redwood Room, 500 Del Mesa Carmel. Free. 659-1519. priswalton@sbcglobal.net. (http://www.carmelvalleyassociation.org)