Storm information from County of Monterey Officials

In anticipation of a storm which is expected to the area beginning early Wednesday morning, January 31 the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management has been monitoring, compiling, and assessing information from the National Weather Service along with County and local agencies. The County’s Emergency Operations Center is not activating at this time.

County of Monterey Public Works has been proactively preparing for more rain with such actions as restocking sand stockpiles for public use, checking and clearing county-maintained culverts, patching potholes and preparing to close low water crossings if needed.

Based on information that County of Monterey Officials have been receiving, county coastal ranges are most likely to see impacts from wind and rain; a high wind warning is in effect. The Big Sur, Carmel, Pajaro and Salinas Rivers are not forecast to reach monitor or flood stage at this time. County staff is carefully monitoring the landslide at Arroyo Seco which experienced some movement and a minor rock fall earlier in the week. Evacuation warnings from last winter remain in place there.

The National Weather Service recently updated its Flood Stages for the Pajaro River, which lowered levels for most stages. This change reflects levels which the County of Monterey already use in its emergency activity or notification planning.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about weather advisories and warnings and note any rain effects which could impact safe driving. The National Weather Service Office San Francisco Office is an excellent source of information: https://www.weather.gov/mtr/ or on their social media pages.

Emergency Planners always encourage residents to be prepared for any emergency with an emergency plan and go bag plus to sign up and receive emergency notifications should they be needed by going online to www.alertmontereycounty.org.

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