9 Homes Red-Tagged After Hurricane-Force Swells Batter Dana Point Coast; Local Emergency Declared

Dana Point declares local emergency after at least 16 homes are damaged by strong surf

The city of Dana Point has declared a local emergency after coastal flooding and strong surf fueled by Hurricane Marie severely damaged at least 16 beachfront homes.

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Eight homes were red-tagged (meaning they are uninhabitable) and seven homes were yellow-tagged in Dana Point.

9 Oceanfront Homes Red-Tagged, Local Emergency Declared In Dana Point As Waves Pummel Coast

After Labor Day surf triggered by Hurricane Marie pummeled the region, residents can see the impacts in Dana Point.

Dana Point issues emergency declaration as more houses are impacted by monster waves

More homes were tagged by officials early Wednesday after another night of high tide. Now nine have been red-tagged and seven have been yellow-tagged.

Homes swallowed by ocean as powerful surf from Marie batters Southern California coast

Several homes in Dana Point were heavily damaged and red-tagged after powerful surf generated by the remnants of former Hurricane Marie battered beachfront properties. Efforts are underway Wednesday to prevent even further damage. It has been extremely frustrating and heartbreaking for homeowners along the coastline. One home was seen with the entire balcony ripped off, [...]

9 homes red-tagged after hurricane-force swells batter Dana Point coast; local emergency declared

More than a dozen homes were damaged in Dana Point after hurricane-force swells battered the coastline, prompting city officials to proclaim a local emergency.