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Dana Point declares local emergency after strong surf damages 16 homes
latimes.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Dana Point has declared a local emergency after Hurricane Marie caused severe coastal flooding and strong surf, damaging at least 16 beachfront homes.
- Nine oceanfront homes have been deemed unsafe and “red-tagged,” with seven others receiving “yellow tags” indicating some structural damage.
- The storm destroyed decks, tore down walls, and flooded several homes in the Capistrano Bay Community Services District, though no city infrastructure was damaged.
- High surf affected the Southern California coastline from Malibu to San Diego, causing additional damage such as a sinkhole in Malibu and damage to seawalls and boardwalks in Long Beach.
- Homeowners are installing emergency protections like boulder barriers to prevent further erosion, with officials warning that the red-tagged homes will need significant repairs to ensure safety.
