San Benito County Tier 1B 1.25.2021 0650 4 JS

 Starting today, residents of San Benito County who are 65 years or older, work in education, childcare, emergency services, food, agricultural and other sectors within the Phase 1B, Tier 1 of California’s vaccination plan may sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by filling out a form located on the San Benito County Health & Human Services Agency website.

More information on the vaccination process can be found by calling the San Benito County COVID-19 hotline at 831.636.4413, or online at the State of California Vaccine page.

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River Fire Burn Scars 1.25.2021 0640 3 JS

Due to the incoming storms, debris flow is also an issue for South Salinas residents near the River Fire burn scars.

Currently, there have been no evacuation orders or warnings called for residents in Monterey County.

Residents who live near the burn scar of any of the recent wildfires or those who haven’t done so are encouraged to sign up for Reverse 9-1-1 alerts.

The website to sign up for these alerts by call or text within the Monterey County area can do so by going online to AlertMontereyCounty.Org.

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Evac Warning Short 1.25.2021 0540 2 JS

With the upcoming atmospheric river and potential for debris flow, areas of the San Lorenzo Valley and Davenport, including those along Swanton Road are now under evacuation warning.

Late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning we are expecting a wind and heavy rain event.

The National Weather Service is expecting anywhere from 8-12 inches with heavy rain and wind starting Tuesday Night.

An evacuation warning means being prepared to leave immediately with a bag packed and planned evacuation route prior to the heavy rain event.

Find out if you’re in an evacuation warning zone by visiting Community.ZoneHaven.Com and sign up for reverse 911 alerts at SCR911.Org

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More Electrical Outages 1.25.2021 0530 1 JS

In Santa Cruz County, several power outages are affecting residents in the mountains due to heavy winds overnight.

• Nearly 150 Only 10 PG&E customers are affected up Bean Creek Rd, Weston Road, and Ryder Road in Scotts Valley
• Over 60 customers up Laurel Glen Road
• About 200 customers located along Old San Jose Road
• Over 1,300 customers located along Highway 35 at the county line.

Pacific Gas & Electric reports that most of these customers should see their electricity restored by 8 AM today.

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