Resources and Links
Soberanes Fire - 2016 (c) BigSurKate
NEWS and WEATHER
NOAA weather information for Big Sur
National Weather Service: 831-656-1725, press 1 then press 3. (Note: if you know your precise latitude and longitude you can swap those out with the ones in the web address for very specific information in your area.)
Weather Underground for Big Sur
The Weather Channel for Big Sur
National Weather Service (audio)
ROADS
CHP Traffic Info: Use the top left dropdown to select Monterey
California DOTTraffic conditions, Highway 1
Cal Trans: (805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3189 - goes to Susanna Cruz, a Cal Trans rep
PG&E
If you smell natural gas, see downed power lines, or suspect another emergency situation, leave the area immediately and then call 9-1-1 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
Customer Service: 1-800-743-5000
Report an Outage: 1-800-743-5002
PG&E Outage Map - Select 'Search and Report' then enter your address
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES
Big Sur Fire: (831) 667-2113, PO Box 520, Big Sur, CA 93920
Mid-Coast Fire Brigade: (831) 625-8175. 38000 Palo Colorado Rd, Carmel, CA 93923
Big Sur HealthCenter: Can assist with all medical needs, including prescriptions - (831) 667-2580. 46896 Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce: (831) 667-2100
Community Association of Big Sur (formerly CPOA)
Big Sur Kate - Local Big Sur Blog
Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV)
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND AGENCY ASSISTANCE
Plan Ahead for Disasters - Ready.gov
Monterey County Winter Storm Preparedness
Monterey County Community and Alert
Monterey County Office of Emergency Services: Individuals and Businesses. Duty Officer: (831) 796-1920
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Provides free site surveys on private lands and emergency grants. Salinas Office: (831) 424-7377,
SPCA Disaster Preparedness Guide for Pets and Livestock: For questions or assistance with emergency pet or livestock evacuations during disasters call 831-373-2631.
Disaster Preparedness from the Red Cross: Contact the Carmel Chapter for food and shelter needs in emergencies at (831) 624-6921. Central Coast Web Site.
Montery County Planning Department: For questions regarding permitting: (831) 755-5025.
Erosion Control Info from Montery County Resource Management
OTHER AREA RESOURCES
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula: (831) 624-5311, Emergency (831) 625-4900 Highway 68 West, Carmel, CA.
Health Department: For questions regarding water systems, hazardous materials and waste, call (831) 755-4500.
Monterey County Sheriffs Office: (831) 647-7911
California Highway Patrol: (831) 770-8000.
U.S. Forest Service: Monterey District, King City (831) 385-5434