CERV of the Monterey Peninsula

A local photographer has joined forces to make new photos and memories for fire victims--a small silver lining for those who lost memories in the Santa Cruz fires.

CERV: Disaster Preparation Contest. All you have to do is check out a new, simple and straightforward disaster preparation guide, and fill out our brief survey when you're finished. You become immediately eligible for one of five grand prizes consisting of emergency resources worth over $150. Click the link below for more details!

Monterey County Wildfire Recovery: Debris Removal Webinar - 10/29 According to the Info at Big Sur newsletter, the County of Monterey is hosting a webinar to provide an update on Debris Removal for communities impacted by the 2020 Wildfires. Click the link below for more information including dial-in.

According to the Big Sur newsletter, The Dolan Fire BAER report has been released and is available on the Monterey County OES website.

The Alliance on Aging for seniors in Monterey County, CERV of the Monterey Peninsula presents: Fire Safety and PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Preparedness Zoom Workshop... Thursday October 29th, 2020 10:00 am -11:30 am Click below for more details!

A new fire has started near the area of the Dolan Fire which is mostly contained. More information should be available as this story develops.

Recent blackouts in the area are said to be caused by inadequate planning and extreme weather conditions. #emergencypreparedness

New photos have been released of the before and after images from the CZU Lightning Complex Fires. These aerial views show the impact on the devastated areas.

As of today, the Dolan Fire, which has destroyed 14 homes and burned 124,924 acres, is 90% contained.

Join the Emergency Preparedness Zoom workshop hosted by Alliance on Aging this Thursday, September 24th from 10-11:30am PST. This is a great way to gain knowledge on how to prepare for emergencies. Register by calling 831-655-1334. https://allianceonaging.org/

Stay ahead of fire danger! Know where fires are located, their intensity, and the direction and speed of the wind.

An evacuation order was placed today for Zone 28 as a result of the Dolan Fire which is believed to have been started due to arson. HIghway 1 remains closed as efforts to contain the fire continue. #CAwildfires

Evacuation information and services in the #DolanFire including warnings, orders and services is changing quickly at this time. Here is a resource list for evac...uees and residents: Emergency Shelter/Services For Dolan Fire evacuees who must head south, there is a Red Cross line for emergency shelter: 805-788-2307. This phone number is for housing needs only and does not provide any fire information. For those leaving Dolan Fire zones and want to shelter in their RVs, there is limited space available at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division Street in King City. Please check in at the Administrative Office or call 831-385-3243. An Evacuation Center is open at the King City Library (402 Broadway St, King City, CA 93930) Evacuation Zones: If you are impacted by the Dolan Fire and are not sure what zone you are in, use the interactive fire map on the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services fire page: www.co.monterey.ca.us/2020Fires. This map is updated with each warning and order and when new fire zones are created. Large Animals: If you need assistance with pets or large animals during evacuation, call the SPCA for Monterey County at 831-373-2631

Evacuation order this morning for #DolanFire. Know your zone: www.co.monterey.ca.us/2020Fires **Evacuation ORDER Dolan Fire: Zone 24, 26, & 27*** The evacuation... ORDER area for ZONE 24 is as follows: Areas west of Reliz Canyon Road to the intersection of Arroyo Seco Road. South of Arroyo Seco Road to the intersection of Santa Lucia Trail. East of Santa Lucia Trail to the intersection of Bear Mtn. Trail (21S02). North of Bear Mtn Trail (21S02) to the intersection of Reliz Canyon Road. The evacuation ORDER area for ZONE 26 is as follows: Areas west of Jamesburg Road (County Hwy G16) to the intersection with Cahoon Ranch Road. South of Cahoon Ranch road to Chews Ridge. East of Chews ridge continuing to where it slopes down to Tassajara Road. East of Tassajara Road to the intersection of Tony Trail. East of Tony trail to the intersection of Marble Peak Road. North of Marble Peak road to the intersection of Arroyo Seco road. North of Arroyo Seco Road to the intersection of Jamesburg road. The evacuation ORDER area for Zone 27 is as follows: North boundary: Santa Lucia Road. South to Delventuri Road. West boundary: Road 5 east to Reliz Canyon As a reminder an "Evacuation ORDER" means those in the area/zone should leave immediately. When an Evacuation Order is in place for a zone(s), this means the public, including residents, are not allowed to enter the zone(s). The closures will have Law Enforcement roadblocks turning cars around that are not authorized to be in the closure. This also includes no "In and out" privileges for subjects who decided to stay at their properties despite the Evacuation Order. If you leave the closed area, you will not be allowed to re-enter. For evacuees heading North, an Evacuation Center is available at the Local Assistance Center located at the Monterey Conference Center (1 Portola Plaza in Monterey, near Pacific Avenue), open 10am to 6pm daily until September 12th. Free Parking available. For evacuees heading East, an Evacuation Center is available at the King City Library (402 Broadway Street in King City). Open 10am to 6pm daily until no longer needed. These locations are evacuation centers, not shelters. If you need assistance with emergency shelter, information or other services or simply a place to regroup after evacuating, staff is on site to help. COVID-19 protocols are in place. ID required for proof of residency. For evacuees heading South, call 805-788-2307 for emergency sheltering. An interactive map, more information about the #DolanFire, and a Virtual Local Assistance Center are available at: www.co.monterey.ca.us/2020fires See more