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Laguna Beach, Dana Point Declare Emergencies After Storm Tides

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 4:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Laguna Beach and Dana Point declared states of emergency after high tides damaged beaches and homes.
Laguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff said six homes were yellow-tagged because sea-wall damage restricted entry.
Dana Point reported nine red-tagged homes and seven yellow-tagged homes after the storm.
San Clemente officials considered a state of emergency after pier damage costing about $300,000 and rail line closure.

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Laguna Beach and Dana Point declared states of emergency after high tides damaged beaches and homes.
Laguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff said six homes were yellow-tagged because sea-wall damage restricted entry.
Dana Point reported nine red-tagged homes and seven yellow-tagged homes after the storm.
San Clemente officials considered a state of emergency after pier damage costing about $300,000 and rail line closure.