Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau

Monterey County Wildfire Recovery Webinar! The County of Monterey is hosting a webinar to provide an update on Debris Removal for communities impacted by the 20...20 Wildfires. This webinar will specifically address the Debris Removal Urgency Ordinance, Phase 2 Debris Removal specifics and requirements, Right-of-Entry Permit, Opting-Out, and estimated time frames. Panelists include Monterey County Environmental Health, Resource Management Agency, and Office of Emergency Services. When: Oct 29, 2020 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Webinar: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/99293072830 Passcode: 011671 Telephone: +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 992 9307 2830

Waste Management Introduces New Technology in Unincorporated Monterey County WM Smart TruckSM Technology Provides Key Metrics to Enhance Diversion and Increase Recycling and Organics Participation CASTROVILLE October 27, 2020 Waste Management and Monterey County will launch a recycle right campaign on November 2 to coincide with the debut of WM Smart TruckSM technology for residential collections in areas of unincorporated Monterey County where Waste Management collection...s occur. The programs are part of an ongoing effort to increase diversion of materials away from the landfill and into sustainable recycling and organics processing streams. Read Entire Press Release Here: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=97633

48 HOUR NOTICE - Due to current weather forecasts, the Carmel Highlands south to the Dolan Ridge in the Big Sur area is currently under a Watch for a Public Saf...ety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The estimated shutoff and restoration for this event: begins between 1800 on 10/14/20 and 2100 on 10/14/20. PG&E will inspect equipment before restoring power when the severe weather has passed. ESTIMATED EVENT RESTORATION: 10/16/20 by 2200. For more information, visit the Monterey County PSPS Webpage: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us//office-of-emergency-service

TODAY 10/10 & Tomorrow 10/11 - FREE COVID-19 Testing in King City and Salinas 10 am to 4 pm King City Library 402 Broadway Hartnell Alisal Campus,1752 E. Ali...sal Street Drive thru - 18 years and older Limited time - Drive through testing only through October 16th. Don't delay get tested today

Halloween Guidance Bulletin. Click here to download: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=97234

Common home renovation activities like sanding, cutting, replacing windows, and removing cracked and peeling paint can create lead dust harmful to your child’s health. Take steps to protect your family while renovating your home: https://bit.ly/3cly3gX.

This week's COVID-19 news: Local businesses do their part COVID-19 cases a sobering reminder Could a Social Circle be your option for safer get togethers? https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=97126

Dolan Fire Update - All Zones Now Open The Evacuation WARNING for the Dolan Fire - Zone 27 has been lifted. This completes the lifting of ALL zones in and arou...nd the Dolan Fire perimeter. We ask all residents and businesses in and around the fire area to remain vigilant in the weeks ahead. There will still be fire equipment on the roads moving in and out and around the fire perimeter as recovery operations continue. Locally the Forest Closure Order is still in effect for Los Padres National Forest. This decision will be re-evaluated as conditions change. REMINDER: If you feel that your life is in danger, do not wait for an emergency notification to leave the area. Notify the authorities or 9-1-1 of your concerns when you have safely evacuated the area. View the interactive map and learn more about fire recovery and available assistance at: co.monterey.ca.us/2020fires

Due to an unusually warm October #CAWX, the California ISO has issued a statewide Flex Alert from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, to protect the grid from any unexpected system shortages. Read the news release: buff.ly/3cVt5I8

The NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest in effect now until 6am on Saturday 10/3. A Heat Advisory has... been issued for the Salinas Valley and Carmel Valley in effect until 8pm 10/01. ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY FOR BREEZY NORTHERLY WINDS AND CRITICALLY DRY CONDITIONS... WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Strongest winds above 2000 feet with strongest gusts above 2500 feet and during the overnight and early morning hours. HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent, dropping as low as the single digits with little or no nighttime recovery or a tendency to lower into the single digits between 3 am and sunrise. Driest above 2000 feet. * HIGHEST THREAT...The Dolan Fire and any new ignitions. * IMPACTS: Any ongoing fires or new fires that start will spread rapidly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.