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Monterey County Fire & Evacuation Resources


(UPDATED) EVACUATION SHELTERS (24 HRS)

THREE (24 hrs) emergency shelters have been setup by Monterey County.  Has the capacity for meals and sleeping accommodations.

·         CARMEL:  Carmel Middle School -4380 Carmel Valley Road.  Has the capacity to provide meals and sleeping accommodations.

·         SALINAS:  Sherwood Hall – 940 N Main St.

·         MONTEREY:  Monterey Conference Center – 1 Portola Plaza, near Pacific Ave.

NOTE:  Face covering is required.  Evacuees MUST provide proof of residency in the fire evacuation zone–current ID or a bill, or a statement or vehicle registration.  Temperature checks will be taken.  Be prepared to social distance.

 

EVACUATION CENTERS (8AM – 8PM)

Providing water, snacks, device charging and rest stop for evacuees and for info on Red Cross assistance.

·         KING CITY:  King City Library – 402 Broadway, King City.

 

LAGUNA SECA–RV CAMPING (CLOSED)

Alert:  Weather Tech Raceway Laguna Seca on Highway 68 – 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas is now CLOSED due to evacuation warnings.  Evacuees are encouraged to go to the Monterey Conference Center (1 Portola Plaza).

 

ANIMAL EVACUATION

Please call SPCA Monterey County for assistance.  SPCA has activated several sites that can shelter animals.  DO NOT bring your pets to the SPCA near Laguna Seca.  They are now in the evacuation zone.  Services are no cost to pet owners.

·         General tel:  831-264-5455

·         Day: 831-373-2631 / Night:  831-264-5455

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FIRE EVACUEES:  HOTELS + PLACES TO STAY

For those needing help to find accommodations, contact the Red Cross at 866-272-2237 or call 211.

·         Click here for local hotels and rates (courtesy of SV Chamber of Commerce).

 

(URGENT) EVACUATION RESOURCES + PHONE #

  • Red Cross:  Call 866-272-2237

·         Text Alerts: Register for emergency alerts by clicking here or call 831-755-8969.

·         Text MCFIRES2020 to 888777 for daily Monterey County fire updates.

·         Monterey County Sheriff’s Public Information Line is 925-532-5455

·         List yourself as “safe and well” at the Red Cross’ website: redcross.org/safeandwell

Need additional assistance?  Please call 211 and tell them your specific needs. If you are unable to get through, please call 833-814-1211 (Monterey County).

 

FIRES:  HOW YOU CAN HELP?

At present, the best way to assist those in need is to DONATE MONEY to the following organizations.  They will be able to get funds to where it will be needed the most.

·         Monterey County Fire Relief Fund (set-up by the Community Foundation of Monterey for #RiverFire #CarmelFire and #DolanFire.

·         montereyco.recovers.org provides info on places you can donate.

·         SPCA: Donate Funds.  To donate supplies:  click here.

·         To volunteer or donate supplies:  click here.

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(NEW) FIRE:  SCAM ALERTS

Scammers are taking advantage of the fire situation and preying on people’s fears.  Warning:  Scammers are impersonating as someone from the sheriff office or PG&E and blaming shelter in place for office closure.  Scammers are directing people to donate gift cards or vouchers from stores like Walmart and Target OR asking for personal information for donation purposes.  If you receive such a call, hang up and contact your local law enforcement office.

 

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE FIRE?

The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services has provided the following guides to help fire evacuees and victims post fire.

·         Fire Recovery Guide

·         Post Fire Dos and Donts

·         Post Fire Tips

·         Helping children cope after disasters (Spanish)

 

COVID-19 — RESOURCES 

(NEW) COVID-19 “POP-UP” SITES:  

The Community Hospital of Monterey and Visiting Nurses Association have setup the following “Pop-Up” COVID-19 testing site:

·         SEASIDE:  Monterey County Free Library–550 Harcourt Ave., Seaside

·         Wednesdays (7am – 11am):  Aug 26 and Sept 2

·         Thursdays (3pm – 7 pm):  Aug 27 and Sept 3

First come, first served.  Registration onsite.

(NEW) COVID-19 TESTING SITES:  

SALINAS:  The Salinas Community testing site (located at the Agriculture Center) has moved to: Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Road, Salinas.

·         Days:  Tuesday thru Saturday

·         Hours: 7:30 am to 8 pm

Click here for a complete listing of all testing sites in Monterey County.

 

SENIOR — RESOURCES 

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