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Essential Services to and from Big Sur

CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
San Benito-Monterey Unit
CONTACT: San Benito/ RELEASE
Monterey Unit DATE: January 24, 2022
Essential Services To and From Big Sur
Monterey, CA – Essential services will be allowed to access Big Sur between 12:00pm and
5:00pm Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Law enforcement escorts will begin at the Traffic Control Points (TCP’s) at the north and south end of the closures on Highway 1.
Essential services including propane, fuel, water, sewer/septic, mail, waste/recycling and Big Sur Health Center staff with valid credentials.

bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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  • Ok, the official cal fire statement says no in and out access for residents. I don’t need essential services if I can’t even get home. I’ve been sleeping on a sofa in my dirty clothes for 3 days. Am I the only one who got stuck outside?

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