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Resources for Evacuees and Other Local Residents Regarding Monterey County Fires

Thanks to Carmel Unified School District, which compiled information from Office of Emergency Services, and other sources
General Information
  • Importance of avoiding and how to avoid asbestos during debris cleanup
  • N100 and P100 respirators for sale on Amazon (you should confirm NIOSH N100 or P100 approval, for asbestos and some other hazardous particulates protection, not for COVID-19 if has exhalation valve)
  • Evacuation/Fire Perimeter Map
  • Heat Map of Fires
  • Wildfire Cameras
  • Big Sur Dolan Fire Updates
  • Wildfire smoke and COVID -19
  • Staying Safe During Wildfires
  • CALFIRE Media/Public Information Line: 925-532-5455
  • Salinas Valley Chamber Local Fire Resources (includes Monterey County Hotels and more)
Road Information
  •  CHP: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx
  • Monterey County Public Works: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/resource-management-agency/public-works/road-conditions-closures
  • Caltrans Quick Maps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Social Media
  • CALFIRE BEU | Facebook | Twitter
  • Monterey County Office of Emergency Services | Facebook | Twitter
  • Monterey County | Facebook
Get Assistance
  • Several community members, in conjunction with This Club Saves Lives, CV Kiwanis, Community Fund for Carmel Valley (which has a new Fire Relief Fund) are running a food and supply distribution and donation operation at Carmel Valley Community Center, nightly from 5-7 p.m.
                 https://www.cfmco.org/impact/community-fund-for-carmel-valley/
                 https://www.facebook.com/thisclubsaveslives/
  • All in Monterey is running a food and supply distribution (providing food, pet food, clothes, diapers and baby formula) and donation operation at Seaside High School (2200 Noche Buena St, Seaside, CA 93955) opened today at 10am to 6pm every day. Facebook link to donate or contact them: https://www.facebook.com/groups/522082311828462/?ref=share Venmo: ALL-IN (has yellow heart with ALL-IN Monterey County lettering)
  • Monterey County Food Bank conducts multiple food drives and different locations, learn more: https://foodbankformontereycounty.org/
  • Animals SPCA Monterey County offers supplies and shelter for animals. Call the SPCA at 831-264-5455 for assistance.
  • Residents who need emergency housing or have lost homes, Call American Red Cross 24-hour disaster dispatch helpline:1-866-272-2237.
  • Hotel Discounts and information are available at: https://www.facebook.com/SalinasValleyChamberofCommerce/ and https://www.facebook.com/carmelchamberofcommerce/
Provide Assistance
  • Volunteer and donation information can be found at MontereyCo.Recovers.org.
  • Donate Supplies at Seaside High School (2200 Noche Buena St, Seaside, CA 93955) open 10am to 6pm by All in Monterey County County or monetary Venmo: ALL-IN (has yellow heart with ALL-IN Monterey County lettering)
  • Donate Money - The Community Fund for Carmel Valley is a newly developed Community Foundation Fund serving Carmel Valley residents from Highway 1 to Cachagua/Tassajara/Jamesburg area. We have a newly established Fire Relief Fund for our current crisis. The direct link is: https://www.cfmco.org/impact/community-fund-for-carmel-valley/
  • More volunteer opportunities can be found through Community Builders of Monterey County
  • More donation and volunteer opportunities at www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/administrative-office/office-of-emergency-services/donations-volunteers
Fire Recovery Materials / Preparing for Winter After Wildfire
  • NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program
  • Congressional Wildfire Recovery Guide from Jimmy Panetta
  • Congressional Wildfire Recovery Guide - Spanish version
  • Fire Recovery Guide
  • Post Fire Dos and Don'ts
  • Post Fire Tips
  • Helping children cope after disasters (Spanish)
Evacuation Centers and Shelters
  • Carmel Middle School | Emergency Shelter | 4380 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 | 24 hrs
  • Laguna Seca Raceway Pavilion | Evacuation Center | 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908 | 8am - 8pm
  • Laguna Seca Raceway Recreation Area | Recreational Vehicles (RV) Parking | 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908 | 8am - 8pm |
 
Monterey County and Weather Tech Raceway management are joining together to offer space for fire evacuees who wish to shelter in their RVs at the Laguna Seca recreation area at no charge. Evacuees with recreational vehicles should come to the county evacuation center at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The center is located at the pavilion on the raceway site. Make a left turn when you past the guard gate and go left up the hill. Please check in at the center. To receive a voucher to stay at the RV area at no charge, you must be able to provide proof of an address that is in the fire and evacuation zone, whether it is current ID, a bill or statement.

Insurance Information from California's Insurance Commissioner
  • Wildfire evacuees may be eligible for cost reimbursement from their insurance company
  • Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims
  • Evacuation Checklist for Policyholders
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