Resources and Links
The resources here are being updated - look for more information here soon.Disaster Preparedness and Agency Assistance
Debris Flow Hazard Report and Maps: See detailed reports of the State Emergency Assessent Team, outlining risk probablity and severity in specific locations throughout Big Sur. Be sure to check out the detailed maps in Google Maps and Google Earth.Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Provides free site surveys on private lands. Salinas Office: (831) 424-1036, Robert LaFleur: extension 101, Danny Marquis: extension 115.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 or www.arccarmel.org.Office of Emergency Services: Individuals and Businesses: Rob Clyburn: (831) 796-1902, Non Profits and Agencies: Phil Yenovkian: (831) 796-1904 Montery County Planning Department: For questions regarding permitting: Carl Holm (831) 755-5103Erosion Control Info from Montery County Resource Management
Weather
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.)NOAA Precipitation Map
Local Services
Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade: (831) 667-2113, PO Box 520, Big Sur, CA 93920Big Sur CERT: (831) 667-2993 (Hal Latta, Director), Community Emergency Response Team, directed by the Fire BrigadeBig Sur Health Center: Can assist with all medical needs, including prescriptions - (831) 667-2580.Big Sur Chamber of Commerce: (831) 667-2100
Road Closures
Cal Trans: (805) 549-3138 - goes to Susanna Cruz, a Cal Trans repCHP Traffic Info: Use the pulldowns to do custom searches on Highway One or elsewhere.
News
Other Resources
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula: (831) 624-5311 Highway 68 West, Carmel, CAHealth Department: For questions regarding water systems, hazardous materials and waste, call (831) 755-4505Monterey County Sheriff's Office: (831) 755-3722Dispatch for the Sheriff's Office: (831) 755-5100Dispatch for CHP: (831) 796-2160U.S. Forest Service: For questions relating to Forest Service land call (831) 385-5434.
Monetary Donations
Big Sur Fire Relief Fund: PO Box 59, Big Sur, CA 93920Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade: (831) 667-2113, PO Box 520, Big Sur, CA 93920