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FOR MEDICAL, POLICE, FIRE EMERGENCIES ALWAYS DIAL 9-1-1.
2-1-1 TTY/TDD (877) 211-3233
Outside of County (888) 877-3211 News You Can Use
Free Tax Preperation
If you make $50,000 or less you could qualify for free tax preparation.
All returns prepared through a VITA Tax Prep site are done at no charge. As many VITA sites are located near paid tax preparers, before you sit down to have them prepare your tax return, always ask, “Is this a VITA site? Is there any charge for preparing my federal and state forms?” If there is a charge quoted, leave immediately and contact 2-1-1 to verify the address of the VITA site.
FamilyWize Discount Card
Save up to 30% or more off your prescriptions. Individuals that have no health insurance or have no prescription coverage can start receiving immediate savings by presenting the FamilyWize discount card at any participating pharmacy. Click here for more information and to download and print your discount card.
To view a report of how much money FamilyWize discount cards are saving residents in Monterey County, Click here.
Publications and Recognition
Rob Pappani, Board Chair for United Way Monterey County, speaks out about the valuable service of 2-1-1
"Soapbox: 2-1-1 Monterey County connecting statewide"Article in the Salinas Californian reflecting on 2-1-1 service to the community in 2010
"2-1-1 Monterey County sees needs grow"The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recognizes 2-1-1 Monterey County for its efforts in serving the community View the Resolution here.
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General Information
A disaster is any tragedy that effects a community or environment on a large scale. Disasters can be manmade hazards such as chemical spills or events like 9/11, but most often diasters are caused by natural events like tornados, earthquakes, fires, and floods. These disasters and other similar emergencies can occur quickly and without warning. If the event is serious enough, you could even be forced to leave your home and neighborhood until the area can be made safe again. Recovering from disasters comes easiest to families who have made and practiced emergency plans before the disaster occured. To find out what you can do to help your family be preapred for a disaster, click here.
There is also a new type of diaster being included in the natural category, biological disasters, which describes the devastating effects that may be caused by a quickly spreading and hazardous living organism such as a plant that is harmful to local vegetation or the spread of a disease such as the H1N1 flu, commonly known as the swine flu. Learn more about the H1N1 Flu here.
Important Numbers to Know
Local Non-Emergency Services Numbers
Utility Company Numbers
To report natural gas leaks, downed power lines, or other emergencies, please call:
1-800-743-5000.
To report a power outage or learn about power outages in your area, please call:
1-800-743-5002.