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The areas surrounding Big Sur, have been devastated by massive fires that were started Saturday June 21st, on the Summer Solstice, by tremendous Thunder Storms that rolled through the Monterey Peninsula. Please click this link to see how the area is coping with this disaster and how you can help. These fires not only displaced those that live and work in Big Sur, the fires have affected large numbers of Peninsula residents that work and do business in the area. The affects of these fires will impact our local community for years to come. Please do what you can to help. Financial support is greatly needed by those that have suffered losses in this disaster. Please click this link to see what you can do to help. For Resource Information and for Assistance, please click the link in the navigation bar on the left. FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THE DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS, PLEASE GO TO WWW.SURFIRE2008.ORG

FIND YOUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES - To locate friends and loved ones that may have been affected by the fires, please go to the Red Cross website: http://www.arccarmel.org There is a link on their site called "Safe and Well", that will help you try to locate individuals. Please be patient, they are presently implementing strategies that will allow individuals to register on the website, which will help the process move as smoothly as possible. Go to: https://disastersafe.redcross.org/

INFORMATION MEETINGS

THE COAST PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION (CPOA) - held a meeting on Friday, July 4th, at 6 PM at the Carmel Middle School located on Carmel Valley Rd.  They discussed the financial assistance programs that are available. The CPOA has begun providing grants to residents and employees impacted by the fires, effective July 1st.  To receive a helping hand, contact Jeannie Ford, CPOA's President, at 831.917.3435


Please go to SURFIRE2008.ORG for updated information regarding meetings and other important announcements.  This website provides information and links to relevant information and assistance.  You may contribute financially, or volunteer your time or services to those that may be in need during these extremely stressful times. 



Links to arial photographs and maps of the fires -

Daily Maps of the conditions in the Los Padres National Forest, provided by the: US FOREST SERVICE

Agencies are standing by to assist anyone needing assistance.  These resources will assist families and individuals in need of food, clothing, shelter, employment, medical, and any other concerns. 

CARMEL AREA RED CROSS - may be able to assist you with disaster-caused needs. Please contact the Carmel Area Chapter at 831.624.6682.  They will individually determine your needs and provide referrals specific to your situation.  Contact them on the web at http://www.arccarmel.org.

To locate friends and loved ones that may have been affected by the fires, please go to the Red Cross website.  There is a link on their site called "Safe and Well", that will help you try to locate individuals.  Please be patient, they are presently implementing strategies that will allow individuals to register on the website, which will help the process move smoothly as possible. 

Go to: https://disastersafe.redcross.org/

 

THE COAST PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION (CPOA) - announced that it will begin providing grants to residents and employees impacted by the fires effective July 1st.  To receive a helping hand, contact Jeannie Ford, CPOA's President, at 831.917.3435

 

THE SPCA OF MONTEREY COUNTY - is able to provide services for large and small animals.  They can be contacted at 831.373.2631 in Monterey, 831.422.4721 in Salinas, and after hours at 831.646.5534.  They will also be available at the RC Shelter - currently at Carmel Middle School.

 

EDD (Unemployment) - 800.300.5616

 

BIG SUR COMMUNITY HOTLINE - 831.667.2317

 

WWW.SURFIRE2008.ORG - Offers housing, assistance and other services.

 

DEPT. OF SOCIAL & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - Monterey County 831.899.8001

They provide Emergency Food Stamps, Cash Assistance and Medical Assistance

 

FEMA - 1.800.621.3362 - Comprehensive and other assistance to those who have substantial property loss and are without insurance.

 

SALVATION ARMY - 831.899.1335 or 831.394.6507 

(THRIFT STORE) 1850 Fremont Street, Seaside, CA

 

UNITED WAY OF MONTEREY COUNTY - 831.386.0826

 

PODS STORAGE - Call Alex 831.632.3876 for availability

Information - 866.229.4120

 

MONTEREY HOSTEL - Aaron (manager) 831.624.0375

Rooms for 6+ families - call for availability

 

 

If you would like to contribute lodging or any other services, please contact catherinenagel@forlocalsonly.com.  We will be able to post your services on our website or refer you to  WWW.SURFIRE2008.ORG.   Thank you everyone for your support.