Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from a disaster. During an emergency check for updates on Twitter.com/CityofMonterey, at monterey.org/emergency, and via the Nextdoor app, and Facebook.com/CityofMonterey.

During an emergency tune your radio to 1610 AM. This frequency will broadcast vital emergency information and updates. Normally, this station airs traffic and parking updates and visitor info. - The radio station is currently being repaired.

Emergency & Disaster Resources

• American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter
• Be Prepared California – Governor's Office of Emergency Services
• Be Ready- News from the US Department of Homeland Security
• California Highway Patrol
• CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams)
• CHOMP Blood Center
• CPR Resources
• Disaster Plan Worksheet - courtesy of the E. Bay Muni Utilities District
• ICE (In Case of Emergency) - cell phone programming
• NOAA Weather Forecast
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Monterey County Herald
• Monterey County Office of Emergency Services
• Monterey County Red Cross
• Naval Postgraduate School
• Presidio of Monterey
• SPCA for Monterey County - and their list of Pet-Friendly Lodging
• Power Outages | PG&E Power Outage Map
• Terrorism - Preparing for the Unexpected
• Types of Emergencies and How to Prepare

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