WHAT: According to the National Weather Service an Atmospheric River will be impacting Monterey County
from Sunday evening, 12/12/2021 to Tuesday morning, 12/14/2021. The National Weather Service
issued a Flash Flood Warning from 12/13/2021 1:45 PM to 8:00 PM PST for the River Fire, Carmel
Fire, and Dolan Fire Burn Scars.
Due to weather forecasts showing rainfall amounts likely to meet thresholds for increased risk of
debris flow activity, the County of Monterey is upgrading the Evacuation Warning for areas of River
Road in Salinas, CA to an Evacuation Order.
Properties and people located below or downstream of the burn areas are at an increased risk for
flooding and debris flows. Areas that have experienced increased runoff, flooding, debris, and/or
mudflows since the fires in August 2020 will likely experience similar or worsened impacts. Please
remain vigilant and be aware of any land movement. If weather patterns change or land movement
occurs, additional evacuation warnings or orders may be issued. If you are concerned about your
safety or feel that your life is threatened, leave the area; do not wait for officials to tell you to do so.
WHEN: December 13, 2021 effective immediately
WHERE: Evacuation Order:
• Pine Canyon Rd, Salinas CA, including: Trimble Hill, Mesa Rd, Manzanita Way, Wildwood
Way, Redding Dr, Belmont Circle, and the southwest end of Berry Drive.
• Limekiln Rd, Salinas CA
• 800 Block of River Rd, Salinas CA
NOTE: Highway 1 will be closed at Deetjen's Big Sur Resort (Postmile 42.1) and Ragged Point beginning
12/12/21 at 08:00pm. For large animal evacuation resources and information contact the SPCA for
Monterey County at 831-646-5534.
DEFINITIONS: • Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. This area is
lawfully close to public access.
• Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require
additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
• Debris Flows: Debris flows are fast-moving masses of mud, rocks, boulders, trees and
sometimes homes or vehicles. They move quickly and are often deadly to those in their
path. The only way to avoid debris flows is to move to safety prior to any debris flow
event.
SAFETY
MESSAGE:
The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current incident conditions. Please continue to adhere to
road closure and any evacuation warnings. The weather forecast anticipates high winds and
potential for downed trees. Residents should exercise caution when leaving their homes during the
storm. If at any time you feel unsafe, please call 9-1-1.
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi
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