Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project

By Cheryl and Morrow Whitcomb

A disaster preparedness plan has been developed and placed in an orange binder at the MBS&TP Fish Hatchery. The purpose of the plan is to increase awareness and provide actions to be taken in response to the natural risks and hazards found at the hatchery location. These hazards are long standing, however the Lockheed Fire has increased the potential for some of them.

The binder contains copies of the various post-fire risk assessments made by Matt McCaslin and CalFire, and addresses other risks such as earthquakes. It provides guidance on recognizing various hazards and presents the appropriate actions to take in response to each one.

In addition, the first aid kit in the hatchery office has been restocked and expanded and a "Grab and Go" backpack has been stocked with enough items for two persons for three days. A store of extra food and other items for sheltering in place has also been placed in the feed shed.