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Carmel Prepares to host wildfire-preparedness panel April 25 at Sunset Center

City staff meeting · March 27, 2026

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Summary

Marissa said the community event on Saturday, April 25 will feature residents who experienced last year's Altadena fire evacuation, updates from Chief Cooper, remarks by Richard Bates of the Fire Safe Council for Monterey County and local council member Booter; staff requested advance questions via a Google form.

Marissa announced a Carmel Prepares community session on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Carpenter Hall in the Sunset Center, where residents and officials will discuss wildfire evacuation experiences and preparedness.

The event will include residents from Altadena who experienced a fire evacuation last year and will feature updates on evacuation drills and wildfire preparedness from Chief Cooper; Richard Bates of the Fire Safe Council for Monterey County will speak about Firewise communities and local council member Booter will discuss community Firewise efforts in Carmel. Marissa asked residents to submit questions in advance via a Google form so the panel can be prepared; the session will include breakfast and a free raffle.

Marissa framed the event as an opportunity to hear first-hand evacuation experiences and recovery stories and to provide actionable preparedness information for local residents.