Monterey County is struggling to get assistance from the state and federal government that county officials have requested to help recover from recent storm impacts, including flooding in Pajaro and other areas in early March.
"We've been on the phone every day with people in Sacramento," county spokesperson Nicholas Pasculli said at a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon.
An aerial view shows the aftermath of flooding in the Pajaro Valley of Monterey County, March 15, 2023.Pasculli urged residents to contact their elected representatives at the state and federal level to advocate for the county's assistance. , which still has COVID-19 pandemic recovery funding available that can be used for disaster recovery, according to Paul Farmer, the business council's chief operating officer.californiastrawberries.com/pajaro-and-salinas-river-floodingMembers of Bay Federal Credit Union can get low-interest business loans for up to $5,000 and personal loans of up to $2,500, which can help cover emergency expenses at a cheaper rate than a credit card, said credit union representative Amy Ivey.
Residents will likely be allowed back into Pajaro on Friday if repairs to a sewer main are completed as expected. Water is shut off while the sewer system is being repaired.
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