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This section of the City of Monterey Web site is devoted to promoting effective communication during an emergency or crisis situation. In addition to briefings which are posted during an emergency, this site makes it easy for you to obtain the latest information about a situation. This home page will also direct you to emergency news releases, emergency shelter information, situation updates, and traffic updates.

The most important thing to remember in an emergency situation is to remain calm. Use this information to help you think critically about the next plan of action to keep you and your family safe.

If the situation creates a power outage, please tune
your radio to: Radio 1610 AM - Your Information Station
The recorded message is updated regularly during emergency situations.

Emergencies 24-hrs

911 (police/fire/medical)
646- 3914 (non-emergency)
1610 AM Radio
News Room
Emergency Resources Links
Employee Resources (password needed)
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If the situation creates a power
outage, please tune your radio to:
Radio 1610 AM - Your Information Station
The recorded message is updated
regularly during emergency situations.

Safety tips during stormy weather:

Treat all downed power lines as if they are "live" or energized. Keep yourself and others away from them. Call 911, then notify PG&E at (800) 743-5002.
Use battery-operated flashlights, not candles.
Customers with generators should make sure they are properly installed by a licensed electrician. Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to our crews.
Unplug or turn off all electric appliances to avoid overloading circuits and fire hazards when power is restored. Simply leave a single lamp on to alert you when power returns. Turn your appliances back on one at a time when conditions return to normal.

Preparing for power outages:

Have battery-operated flashlights and radios with fresh batteries ready. Listen for updates on storm conditions and power outages.
If you have a telephone system that requires electricity to work (such as a cordless phone or answering machine), plan for alternate communication - have a standard telephone handset, cellular telephone or pager ready as a back up.

Emergency Resources Links