Month: October 2016

Insurance Questions Answered

Your Friends and Neighbors!

HOME*HEALTH*AUTO*FLOOD*FIRE
A Conversation with Dave Jones
California Insurance Commissioner

At the invitation of the Carmel Valley Association, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is to appear in Carmel Valley on Oct. 16 for a discussion on local insurance issues, followed by a Q & A. Residents will have an opportunity to hear Commissioner Jones and ask him direct questions about insurance coverage and issues related to consumer protection. The event is free and open to the public.

When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 2pm – 4pm

Where: Del Mesa Carmel, Redwood Room, 500 Del Mesa Carmel

Who: California’s Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones leads the California Department of Insurance and regulates the California insurance market, the nation’s largest.

Co-hosted by the Carmel Valley Association (CVA) and the Fire Safe Council for Monterey County (FSCMC).

Season ending rains later this week?

As Paul H. Commented on yesterday’s post (please read), we have the potential of a storm with significant consequences heading this way. Here is what NOAA and the NWS had to say today:

“A more significant pattern change is expected to begin Thursday as a broad upper level trough approaches the region. This system is progged to tap into a plume of moisture over the Pacific with precipitable water values in excess of 1.5 inches. As this system approaches it will bring precipitation into northern Sonoma county Thursday afternoon and evening. While models have fallen into agreement on this there is still some disagreement with the timing and intensity of the rainfall for Friday. The Euro (ECMWF) is the more aggressive of the two models and brings rain as far south as the Monterey Bay Thursday night while the GFS keep rain changes north of the Golden Gate. The GFS appears to catch up to the Euro Friday night as it pushes the main rain band through the region. The Euro however remains the wetter of the two solutions.

Periods of moderate to locally heavy rain is anticipated Friday across the region. Heaviest precipitation is expected across the North Bay. Models indicate there will likely be a break the rain (GFS) or hit and miss showers (Euro) Saturday on the back side of the main frontal band. However a second round of showers is expected Sunday as the second boundary moves across the region. With a moist atmosphere in place the second boundary will have no trouble spreading widespread precipitation across the region. Rain is expected across the forecast area and will likely bring the season ending rains that the fires burning across the region have been waiting for.”

 

Soberanes Fire Update, 10/8/16

Yesterday, Friday, I reported on FB that the Soberanes Fire had kicked up a bit on the interior portion. I could see the smoke from my place – no column, but smoke. So today’s inciweb reports this:

“A flare up occurred yesterday on the fire near Marble Peak, but was well within the burn perimeter. Today, a Hot Shot crew will make their way through the burned area to reach the hot spot to cool it down. Smoke might be visible from nearby communities, but rest assured that this hot spot is well within the burned area.
Efforts to remove the water tender yesterday were unsuccessful, towing equipment wasn’t capable and other equipment wasn’t available. Diesel fuel was successfully extracted from the fuel tanks, and nearby brush was cut back to allow easier extraction of the vehicle. Plans are put in place to remove the water tender when equipment becomes available.
Hot spots along the North Fork Big Sur Creek, north of Ventana Cone, and east of Church Ranch are trouble spots for fire managers. These areas are not accessible to firefighters on the ground due to steep and rocky terrain. It is not likely that fire will spread out of these areas due to a lack of continuous fuel bed, cooler overnight temperatures, and higher overnight humidities. Winds could be a problem if a hot spot were to reach a containment line, fire managers will continue to monitor conditions.”

Containment is still at 98% on Day 79.

Soberanes Fire Rebirth

Gorgeous photo by my friend, Michael Troutman. Thank you for letting me “borrow” it. Time for a bit of good news and renewed hope. Life finds a way …

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These are the beginnings of the new growth of the mighty Coastal Redwoods. Ah … I can breathe again!

Missing Dog – FOUND

MISSING DOG
Please help me find the little old lady.
Dog Sitting small brown long tailed grey around the muzzle Maggie Pie
Ran off just East of Carmel Valley Village, looking for her owner.
I don’t have her pic or Tag info
Please call 831-659-2153
Thanks!

Big Sur Health Center Fair

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And Phillip Geiger of Legal Services for Seniors wanted me to add this: ” LSS we will offer general, non-client confidential, information (free advise) at the health fair. We will also talk about our no-cost legal representation for seniors (age 60 years and older), how seniors can make an appointment to see us and our plans, if funded to help all fire victims.” (Ed. Note – That last is regardless of age, but will depend on obtaining grant funding.)

Celebrating Fall

I know it is fall as I keep having to get my down comforter out one day, and put away the next – imageEver changing between an Indian Summer, and a crisp fall day.