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An initiative of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, the Monterey County COAD is a network of local institutions ready to aid our community with emergency and disaster preparedness.

03/06/2026

Recently, the Monterey County COAD assisted in facilitating an emergency air resources drill with Cal DART (California Disaster Air Resources Team).

This exercise supports distribution of emergency supplies in the event of disrupted services during a disaster. The 2026 drill consisted of multiple deliveries of food and other household supplies in an effort to practice coordination, communication and rapid response.

Learn more about how the Monterey County COAD can support our region’s nonprofit and community based organizations at cfmco.org/coad

28/05/2026

Last week, the Monterey County COAD participated in the County’s Department of Emergency Management annual regional preparedness exercise in our community’s Emergency Operations Center.

This drill was facilitated in partnership with agencies across the region, including Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Exercises like these highlight regional collaboration capabilities, and help build relationships ahead of a disaster or emergency response! Learn more at cfmco.org/coad.

06/05/2026

Last week, Monterey County COAD Manager Nick Zafiratos held a training on Individual Preparedness for Staff of Community Based Organizations

The training was facilitated in partnership with San Francisco (SF CARD) and the County of Monterey’s Department of Emergency Management.

The COAD’s next training will be held on May 12th, focused on Organizational Preparedness. To learn more and sign up, reach out via email to [email protected].

17/04/2026

Yesterday, Monterey County COAD Manager Nick Zafiratos facilitated a tabletop emergency preparedness exercise, held in partnership with , , and

The scenario was focused on mitigating ingress and egress challenges the Big Sur community often faces when responding to crisis. Over 30 individuals from 2 dozen jurisdictions came together to focus on preparedness and community resilience!

04/02/2026

The Monterey County COAD wrapped up 2025 with our quarterly convening, a table top drill at the County’s Department of Emergency Management, and the Pajaro Community Preparedness Fair.

Kicking off 2026, we recently participated in a demonstration for new flood water management resources coming to Monterey County. Tiger Dams are stackable, water-filled tubes that can be quickly deployed to help divert or block flood water.

(Images 1-3: COAD convening, images 4-6: Pajaro Community Preparedness Fair, images 7-9: Tiger Dam Demo)

17/09/2025

Join the Monterey County COAD for a tabletop exercised focused on local wildfire preparedness and response coordination!

This event will be held on Wednesday, October 29th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center.

Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!

04/09/2025

Monterey County COAD Manager Nick Zafiratos (center left) alongside several representatives from Monterey County nonprofits at last week’s California Office of Emergency Services LISTOS Regional Disaster Ready Summit.

Rooted in resilience, our local nonprofits are prepared to support our community in times of need!

20/08/2025

Attention: Monterey County Nonprofits ⚠️

Join us on Wednesday, August 27th 2025 for a virtual convening of the Monterey County COAD, with information on emergency and disaster preparedness opportunities available.

Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to learn more, and to submit your RSVP!

11/08/2025

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Scan the QR code or visit www.alertmontereycounty.org to sign up for local emergency alerts! Remember, you can sign up to receive information for more than one Monterey County zip code - be sure to sign up for alerts in zip areas where you live AND work!

29/07/2025

Last week, Director of Community Initiatives and Partnerships Michael Castro and COAD Manager Nick Zafiratos distributed informational booklets on the Pajaro Community Grants Program in the North Monterey County area.

These booklets, printed in both English and Spanish, are designed to assist residents of the Pajaro area in accessing services being funded by the Pajaro Community Grants Program, and include summaries of services offered and contact information for each organization’s program staff.

Learn more or download a copy of your own informational booklet by visiting https://cfmco.org/news/pajaro-community-grants-announced/

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