Monterey County COAD

08/26/2026

⚠️ Sign Up for Local Emergency Alerts ⚠️

Go to County of Monterey to stay up to date on Timber Fire evacuation orders and warnings.

More info at readymontereycounty.org/emergency

08/25/2026

08/14/2026

Timber Fire Update 🔥
 
The Monterey County COAD, an initiative of the CommunityFoundationMontereyCo, is working closely with the County’s Department of Emergency Management, response agencies and nonprofit organizations with boots on the ground in Big Sur to monitor emerging community needs and support residents who have been displaced or affected by the fire, evacuations and temporary loss of work.
 
We are committed to ensuring that those impacted have access to the resources and support they need during this challenging time.

08/11/2026

I just helped those affected by the Timber Fire in Big Sur through the Monterey County Fire Relief Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Join me: give.cfmco.org/FireRelief

06/25/2026

Stay informed!

Reach out to [email protected] to receive regular email updates on local emergency information, as well as disaster preparedness training and education opportunities.

Learn more at cfmco.org/coad

06/03/2026

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

05/28/2026

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.

05/06/2026

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].

04/17/2026

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!