COVID-19 Local Update #92 - in Brief, from the City of Monterey

FROM THE CITY OF MONTEREY

COVID-19 Local Update

August 17, 2020

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monterey.org/coronavirus

River Fire Top Concern Amid Evacuations

A look from Monterey Harbor this morning as fishing vessels leave the dock during a smoky sunrise. As of this morning the River Fire south of Salinas is 2,800 acres, 10% contained and threatening 1,500 structures. 500+ emergency personnel responding. Thank you first responders and journalists on scene. Many other spectacular photos are circulating from the weekend showing the fire and the amazing lightening storm that is expected to have caused the fire.

Thanks too, to all supporting agencies, including the SPCA of Monterey County. Everyone stay safe. Thanks to Monterey County for this evacuation area map:

River Fire Evacuation Area Map

This weekend was also supposed be the big weekend for the annual Monterey Car Week. Monterey Police provided an update this afternoon about weekend enforcement related to larger than normal crowds expected even with Car Week canceled, as well as the heat wave bringing more visitors, and COVID-19.

Read the Monterey Police News Release

Flex Alert Issued for Today, Calling for Statewide Conservation

Reducing energy use could avert rolling power outages during heat wave

Due to the extreme heat, the following flex alert information was released earlier today - from PG&E: https://www.pgecurrents.com/2020/08/17/rotating-power-outages-likely-to-occur-monday-afternoon-and-evening/ - from Cal IOS: http://www.caiso.com/Documents/Flex-Alert-Issued-Today-CallingforStatewide-Conservation081720.pdf

Here's more general information about power system alerts, warnings, and emergencies - http://www.caiso.com/Documents/SystemAlertsWarningsandEmergenciesFactSheet.pdf

Monterey Sports Center's Group Exercise In-Person Classes on the Sun Deck Start August 31

Check out the news release with more information at monterey.org/Portals/0/Newsroom/2020/20_0817-Outdoor-Group-Ex.pdf and register for classes through RecTrac at montereysportscenter.org or directly here: https://registerc.parksreconline.com/wbwsc/monterey.wsc/wbsplash.html

Monterey Parks Division Staff Beautifying our Downtown

Saving Water and Cost of Maintenance

Griffin Plaza at Pearl and Washington streets where the Monterey Parks division staff recently replaced a couple small lawns with drought tolerant plants to save water and maintenance costs. Looks beautiful!

Congratulations to MPUSD students, teachers, and other faculty for starting a new school year officially today! Today is the first day of FULL distance learning! You are strong and showing your resilience during this very unique time in all our lives.

Stronger, Together!