COUNTY OF MONTEREY
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Environmental Health - Flood Information
Published on November 10, 2016. Last modified on October 25, 2024
Storm Message by Marni M. Flagg FROM WEEKLY MEDIA BRIEFING
Downloadable PDF: Returning home after a flood Information Packet
2023 WINTER STORM/ ATMOSPHERIC RIVER
Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste Chemical Storage Inventory
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE AND POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE
Chemical Storage, including fertilizers and pesticides should be property stored and secured to prevent release and property damage. During very wet weather the likelihood of a release is potentially high and all measure of preventive steps shall be implemented
- If possible, don't use the field equipment if the soil is saturated and flooded.We highly recommend securing all drums and containers to prevent releases or spills during this time.
- Ensure all portable gas cylinders are securely chained and covers are secured on the regulator. If flooding occurs, floating cylinders that are still pressurized are a major safety risk for depressurizing that can cause the cylinder to become a projectile.
- Ensure all hazardous materials and hazardous waste containers are covered and the lids are secured.
For those facilities or businesses that handle acutely hazardous materials such as anhydrous ammonia and chlorine gases ensure to follow your Risk Management Plan. For Ammonia System Diffuser Sanitary Sewer Discharge contact Monterey One Water Wastewater treatment center at 831-883-6131 for notification of releases and updates to the flood response activities. Monterey One Water website is www.MontereyOneWater.org
EHB contact phone is 831-755-4511, option 1
Visit the flood awareness website section of the Environmental Health Bureau’s website for full information:
Flood Information
If you have recently experienced flooding in your home or business, these documents may be of help to you:
Disaster Information Contact List
Food Safety (English) (Spanish)
Flood Cleanup Graphic (English)(Spanish)
Homeowners & Renters Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disaster (English)(Spanish)
Mold and Dampness Information (English)(Spanish)
Ready for Disaster Complete Packet
List of Disposal Sites & Service Providers
Flood Preparedness for Operators and Agriculture Workers
Preparación para Inundaciones de Viviendas de Empleados
MBARD Storm Cleanup Information Flyer
Folleto informativo de MBARD sobre limpieza de tormentas
CA Dept of Health Services – Guidelines for Food Safety DuringTemporary …
CA Dept of Health Services – Mold in my home – What to do
Monterey County Health Dept. – A citizen’s guide to disease preventionin…
LOOKING FOR YOUR PET AFTER A FLOOD?
Start by checking the Monterey County Animal Services homepage at www.mtyhd.org/pets for lost pets or call them at directly (831) 769-8850. Just want to leave a message? Call the dispatch line at (831) 769-8856. You may also contact your local SPCA at www.spcamc.org for any pets that have been turned in or call them directly at (831) 373-2631.
Where to get sand,empty or prefilled sandbags
For those needing sandbags during this weather event, please use the following information to get the resources needed to protect your property.
Those needing ready-to-go sandbags or empty sandbags to fill, those can be found at local fire stations. Here is a link to a list of these stations. Residents and businesses can also check with their nearest fire station as to availability. Sand bag Sites
Sand pile locations are maintained and replenished by County Public Works. These locations do not have empty sandbags, only sand. Here are those locations: List of locations
Department of Emergency Management
The Department of Emergency Management, formerly know as the Office of Emergency Services, webpage was created for the 2023 Pineapple Express event. This page will provide updated event information, temporary evacuation points, emergency shelters locations, and a map that identifies flood locations, road closures, sand stockpiles, and more. You can access the page here.
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