We're still assessing what parts we're going to need and figuring it out how we're going to get them. She added that the county is working with the state government to request a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster center be set up in Santa Cruz County. Jessica A. York covers Santa Cruz County public safety, courts and homelessness for the Sentinel. Guidelines here. The city already had a capital improvement project on West Cliff, but now needs even more support, Lipscomb said. "We don't issue an advisory for this length of coastline as we've done - I'm not sure when the last time was - but it really isn't an everyday experience," Snider said. I'm safely distanced, but I saw other folks have to scramble when the waves unexpectedly reached them.". On California's central coast, the National Weather Service reported tsunami waves up to 4 feet high and flooding in beach parking lots at Port San Luis. 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Making up that debris, in part, are the many picnic tables and barbecues from the campground and day-use areas that were ripped out of the earth by the storm. The National Weather Service said there were reports of boats getting pushed up in docks, but the hazard diminished as the morning went on. No windows were broken, no glasses were knocked off the shelves, Hawley said Friday, standing in his living room as he surveyed the homes interior. Flooding in a neighborhood off East Lake Avenue in Watsonville on Monday. California storm destroys popular Santa Cruz beach area, images show T he storm-related destruction at Seacliff State Beach south of Capitola goes well beyond damage to the cherished. She said the storms damage didnt negatively affect those plans, but it has expanded the scope of work ahead. The nonprofit said that the seawall that was in front of the seawall was destroyed and estimates that it would cost over $30 million to rebuild the pier and the seawall. Its one of those places thats kind of multigenerational. Authorities in the nearby island nations of Fiji and Samoa also issued warnings, telling people to avoid the shoreline due to strong currents and dangerous waves. Quick Take Santa Cruz County and its four cities sustained more than $36 million in damages to public infrastructure in storms that also damaged at least 200 homes. Winter Storm Update at Seacliff State Beach; Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks; SS Palo Alto Live Camera; Santa Cruz District Jobs; Park Events; Visitor Center (831) 685-6444. Note: This story was updated Thursday with the latest damage estimates from city and county officials. Red-tagged structures cant be safely accessed without an engineer. The holiday weekend is expected to set travel records. City officials had previously received grant money for a project to reinforce pilings at the pier and are doing an assessment to see if it can get FEMA assistance to supplement that work. and since we moved both boats. "We're hopeful by the end of the week the dredge can be up and running. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- One of the hardest-hit areas from Wednesday's devastating storm was the Santa Cruz County coastline. "We are relieved that there is no reported damage and only minor flooding throughout the islands," the tsunami center said, describing the situation in Hawaii. Prior to that, it was a bustling shipping port. / CBS San Francisco. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: A sign at the Santa Cruz Harbor regarding closure of a dock due to damage from the tsunami waves in Santa Cruz, Calif . The amount of debris is pretty incredible. According to County Sheriffs Office spokesperson Ashley Keehn, the evacuation order for the Rio Del Mar region was lifted Friday and residents were able to return to their homes, survey the damage and begin the recovery effort. SANTA CRUZ While overnight storm conditions failed to deliver quite the promised wallop to Santa Cruz County, coastal areas began taking a heavy beating early Thursday causing damage to the . Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, a nonprofit that partners with California State Parks to help maintain parks in Santa Cruz County, launched the "Seacliff State Beach Recovery Fund" to assist with long-term recovery efforts. The Santa Cruz Harbor was flooded with seawater Saturday as a powerful surge of tsunami waves coincided with high tide. The beach, like most along the California coast, is no stranger to severe weather. Felton Grove: three yellow tags, all residential. A tsunami advisory is in effect for the Coastal North Bay including San Francisco. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. . One house in Rio Del Mar was moved 30 feet after being hit by the ocean swells. On Tonga, home to about 105,000 people, video posted to social media showed large waves washing ashore in coastal areas, swirling around homes, a church and other buildings. A surprising number of mid-century homes are represented in the $4 million or more range, some with sweet views and perks. PAIR MANY SLIP OWNERS HAVE BEEN WITHOUT POWER FOR THE LAST THREE DAY S. ACTION NEWSIG EHT REPORTER PHIL HAS MORE ON THE DAMAGEPHIL??? #cawx pic.twitter.com/0LvfaCSBdo. The advisory was issued for the entire West Coast following a volcanic eruption in the Tonga Islands. The tsunami arrived in pulses of surging water levels that can pull people out to sea, similar to high tides, the National Weather Service said. At this point, theres about half of it, only, thats left and the rest of it looks like its actively failing, unfortunately, right now., The Cement Ship, SS Palo Alto, continues to be battered by strong surf Friday. (Shmuel Thaler -- Santa Cruz Sentinel), Work continues Friday to shore up areas at Seacliff State Beach against further damage. CAPITOLA, Calif. (KGO) -- Across Santa Cruz County, the focus is on recovery and the reopening of businesses after recent storms tore through oceanside properties and left others in the dark. The concrete ship, built during World War I and never used in wartime service, was permanently sunk in the 1930s as Seacliff became one of Californias first state beaches in 1931. 2023, Monterey Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KSBW-TV. Piles of debris lie outside My Thai Beach on the Esplanade in the Capitola Village on Friday, Jan. 6. SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF/AP) -- An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending tsunami waves rolling thousands of miles across the Pacific, surging onto Northern California beaches and into coastal harbors, causing evacuations, beach closures and minor flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area. Lompico: three red tags, all residential. People have been going there for a long time.". Its pretty catastrophic in there.. New Zealand's private forecaster, Weather Watch, tweeted that people as far away as Southland, the country's southernmost region, reported hearing sonic booms from the eruption. The city is working to collect details on damage to local businesses to help coordinate small business assistance. @SMHarbor #CaWx #California @sanmateoco @sccounty pic.twitter.com/irnxkofMGi, Current look at Surfer's Beach in El Granada #CaWx #California Stay on higher ground. , ***BREAKING***The @GGNRANPSAlerts has closed all #SF beaches and #SF coastal access points. These water level surges can overwhelm and overtake people and pull them out to sea.". The harbor closed the docks, but people were still allowed to walk. PK reports on health, transportation and the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for the Sentinel. Please check back for updates. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the eruption caused the equivalent of magnitude 5.8 earthquake. Garcia warned that the increased wave size would continue well into the day Saturday. The storm-related destruction at Seacliff State Beach south of Capitola goes well beyond damage to the cherished wooden pier, as new images from California State Parks show. About 200 miles down the coast, the waves were much smaller at Southern California's Seal Beach, according to Michael Pless, the owner of M&M Surf School. A trail of wet sand almost a foot deep in same areas was left behind, along with driftwood the size of a midsize sedan. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. While it would occasionally be closed to visitors and campers in the fall and winter seasons due to the forecast, the combination of strength and speed of last weeks atmospheric river storm was unprecedented, to say the least. Beaches and piers were closed across Southern California as a precaution. (Shmuel Thaler -- Santa Cruz Sentinel), California State Parks-Santa Cruz District Superintendent Chris Spohrer on Friday leads Second District Supervisor Zach Friend, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, Assemblymember Dawn Addis, State Sen. John Laird and others on a tour of storm damage at Seacliff State Beach. More than 20 hotels offered special rates to evacuees, said representatives from Visit Santa Cruz, the tourism agency for the county; find a list of participating hotels and motels here. From a friend at Santa Cruz Harbor @NWSBayArea @Weather_West pic.twitter.com/ZUgfXcbSxw, Video from Cassidy Gillin of waves thrashing near the O'Neill lounge in Santa Cruz. Please consider calling your loved ones if you know they are currently on the coast to inform them of the hazard. Capitola Public Works Director Jessica Kahn said the city planned on starting a $7 million upgrade to the wharf this year. I would not be surprised if that number doubles by the time we are done.. The National Weather Service issued the alert tweeting -- "The arriving tsunami will come in pulses of surging water levels onto and off of the coast, similar to high tide. Updates at emergency.marincounty.org," the San Rafael police department said. ER THIS LINE SOMEONE 20:1 1 :"THIS EVENT WAS A SURGE. An engineer has to provide clearance for yellow-tagged structures to be reopened completely. We know its going to take some time to get these areas back to the remarkable locations they are, said 2nd District Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend, who represents the Aptos, Seacliff and Rio Del Mar regions. I don't know when they'll get to repairing this," said Tom McClaren, who went through the 2011 tsunami.His boat got lose and the current was moving it back and forth inside the harbor before he was able to a handle on it.This time, the piling on Dock U snapped in half both McClaren's boat and his neighbor will have to find a new slip. Theyre not aware of the influences of the ocean, they overestimate their swimming ability and its tragic.. It has touched so many people in so many ways.. Just a few minutes down the road, Jim and Stacey Alves were engaged in a busy cleanup effort of their own. Local agencies feud over flood protection spending in South County The harbor estimates damages from Saturday's tidal event to be as high as $6.5 million . "Seacliff State Beach is one of the most popular in Santa Cruz County and the greater Bay Area. The Santa Cruz Harbor was flooded with seawater Saturday as a powerful surge of tsunami waves coincided with high tide.Cars in the parking lot at the north end of the harbor were partially submerged in 3 feet of ocean water and damage was done to some pilings and buildings.The last tsunami in 2011 caused $20 million in damage but this time around repairs won't run that high but it will be significant. 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Capitola Wharf The county has also closed the wharf, Main Beach and Cowell Beach until further notice. In total, officials have inspected 534 buildings damaged by flooding in areas under the countys jurisdiction. APTOS Communities along the Santa Cruz County coastline sustained heavy damage during Thursdays tidal surge, but when the sun came up Friday morning, many had already begun to pick up the broken pieces. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The Berkeley Harbor Master told NBC Bay Area approximately 113 people have been evacuated from the Berkeley marina and are currently at the Harbor Master Office. (Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel), A refrigerator from a home by crashing waves sits on the sand-covered Beach Drive roadway Friday morning. The remainder of the pier is splintered, teetering above piles of debris that were pushed ashore by violent swells, according to the nonprofit. The advisory was issued for the entire West . More information on the mandatory evacuation here. Santa Cruz, like any other place on the northern California coast . But LaGoe added that several city employees live in areas of the San Lorenzo Valley affected by a massive landslide that has closed Highway 9, as well as major problems on Graham Hill Road and a sinkhole on Granite Creek Road. Bay City News Service contributed to this report. Soquel: 15 yellow tags, mostly residential. Jim Monreal, assistant superintendent for Santa Cruz City Schools, said a handful of local schools suffered storm damage, including uprooted trees and flooded basements. Were not even there right now. Storm Pounds Santa Cruz County Coast, Causes 'Significant Damage' By Brendan Weber and Robert Handa Published January 5, 2023 Updated on January 6, 2023 at 1:21 pm NBC Universal, Inc. He hails from the Midwest and now proudly calls the Bay Area home. ALL THE DOCKS ARE OPEN, BUT THERE'S A LOT OF INFRASTRUCTURE THAT NEEDS TO BE REED. Theres a lot of pocket beaches that have narrow draws where the currents can be strong and pull you out of that beach, Cosgrave said. "We are praying that the damage is just to infrastructure and people were able to get to higher land," she said. Earlier, the Matangi Tonga news site reported that scientists observed massive explosions, thunder and lightning near the volcano after it started erupting early Friday. Some people cant escape the pesky but dangerous bites, Southern California bakeries, smokehouses may be first in U.S. required to use electric ovens, Florida hospitals to start asking patients immigration status. Visitation is extremely high. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Santa Cruz County on Thursday shared photos of the torn-apart . The winter storm conditions have caused damage across Santa Cruz County Monday. AND YOU SAW THE LAST EVENT BROUGHT HU WGEAVES HERE AND DISTURBED EVERYTHING ANDERSON SAYS THEY SHOD KNOW IN ANDERSON SAYS THEY SHOULD KNOW IN A COUPLE OF DAYS H OW MUCH IT'LL COST FOR REPAS IR TO THE HARBOER IN SANTA CRUZ, PHIL GO. Jody K. Biehl contributed to this report, With floodwaters quieted, Felton Grove residents dig out from under the muck and mire. The SS Palo Alto, better known as the Cement Ship, remained anchored to the ocean floor Friday while the pier once connecting to the vessel was missing more than half its length with about 250 feet gone and showed signs of continuing collapse, Spohrer said. Paradise Park: 15 yellow tags, all residential. The neighbors here probably hold it up as one of the crown jewels of the area. (Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel), Beach Drive in Rio Del Mar is covered with debris on Friday. Capitola, a small beach town in Santa Cruz County, was hit by a bomb cyclone that tore its wharf in half. ?Stay safe and obey closures! He estimated that about 4 feet of water surged beneath the homes light plywood framing and lifted it backward before it settled in its new location when the water receded hours later. Across the county, at least 23 roads are closed. Leading several elected federal, state and county representatives on a tour of the beach shortly before the afternoon high tide later Friday, Spohrers assessment of the beloved beach and campgrounds offered a grim appraisal for those hoping for a quick recovery for the park. Meanwhile, officials said more than 100 people were forced to evacuate at the Berkeley Marina. (Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel), Salvador Lomeli is seen through a broken window as he works to secure a vacation rental in Rio del Mar Friday morning. They reopened as of 11:45 a.m. READ MORE: Cal Fire: Two people swept off near San Gregorio State Beach, currently in stable conditions ALSO READ:Tsunami Alert Forces Daylong Evacuation of Berkeley Marina. In Capitola, officials counted 12 yellow tags and one red tag for residential structures and 10 yellow tags for commercial structures. Tonga gets its internet via an undersea cable from Suva, Fiji, which presumably was damaged. Anderson believes they should know in a couple of days how much it'll cost for repairs to the harbor. "Dangerous currents are expected to begin at 8:10am, and may last for many hours.". ", "Tsunami energy arriving at Del Monte Beach," she posted. SANTA CRUZ (CBS SF) -- Santa Cruz evacuated its wharf Thursday as the bomb cyclone continued to bear down on the coastal city, massively damaging piers and other structures along the way.. We lost many of the ramadas. Structures that have more significant damage are red-tagged and owners are prohibited from accessing their property. In September, a local teen who frequently surfed Santa Cruz Countys beaches was found dead at Laguna Creek Beach in Coast Dairies State Park, after he went out surfing. Santa Cruz County narrowly edged out San Francisco, Santa Clara and Monterey counties for the dubious distinction. A Tsunami *Advisory* remains in effect for our area this morning. That's heavy stuff." An early estimate by the county put the widespread damage between $10 to 15 million. Anytime youre at the beach, youve got the hazards of the ocean it is a beautiful place, but you need to take precautions and know your own abilities, Cosgrave said. Friend said damage assessments are ongoing, but its safe to say costs will end up well into the millions and he is working to enlist help from state and federal authorities in the recovery effort. Those living along the shoreline quickly moved to higher ground. We're still assessing what parts we're going to need and figuring it out how we're going to get them. Hire A Santa Cruz Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today! Nearby the Sausalito Police Department likened the tsunami's effects to "the worst king tide, but cycling many times over a few hours. When he's away from his desk, he enjoys playing beach volleyball and watching his beloved Golden State Warriors. The raging ocean waves had no problem reaching their doorstep and while the homes foundation and windows appeared to be sound, the tide had tossed aside furniture and left a thick layer of sand which they were busy shoveling away. The numbers are higher than you think, New video shows moments just before LA garbage truck ran over and killed man in Sherman Oaks, Video shows touching moment lab chimp sees the sky for the first time in 28 years. "I have to move stuff around. This is a current look at Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay. With that, its no surprise theres no timeline for reopening Seacliff State Beach. Some people cant escape the pesky but dangerous bites, Southern California bakeries, smokehouses may be first in U.S. required to use electric ovens, Florida hospitals to start asking patients immigration status. Weather | Thats why we came today and specifically wanted to see whats happening here, so that we could do true assessment of whats happening and know what requests to make.. Copyright 2023, Lookout Santa Cruz All Rights Reserved. Under fairer skies, water level on Pajaro River recedes. Pulido was able to offer only that the city saw $1.5 million in damage after the New Years Eve storm and said that number is expected to rise considerably. For the last three days, some 500 slip owners have been without power. "This is really a broad scope were looking at. You have to be careful not to overpromise and leave people wanting and angry.. Now, a century later, campgrounds featuring RV hookups and restrooms could be found on the beachs north side; to the south was a large day-use area with picnic tables, along with a bike path and a walkway. Later, half of the pier and the historic ship were closed to the public a state they remained in prior to last weeks historic storm. Vianey Arana has details on what to expect throughout the day. ABC7 Bay Area 24/7 live stream . It was such a popular and well-known destination that California State Parks actually promoted a live video stream of the pier and ship so fans could enjoy the familiar view from the comfort of their couches. Do not expect to identify these arriving pulses by large cresting waves/surf. Lookout was still trying to confirm the number of tagged structures in Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Following Saturday's eruption, residents in Hawaii, Alaska and along the U.S. Pacific coast were advised to move away from the coastline to higher ground and to pay attention to specific instructions from their local emergency management officials, said Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator for the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska. Some damage was due to mudslides and other properties were damaged by large waves, according to Hoppin. Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks said in a statement that "critical" infrastructure and visitor amenities suffered "immense" damage. ??? "This one was swell driven, and it happened really quickly. In 2011 after the Japanese earthquake a series of surges cost $20 million of damage in the harbor. The home was originally built by Hawleys parents in 1957 and has stayed in the family ever since. California storm destroys popular Santa Cruz beach area, images show. Video showed the storm surge destroying a part of the. Any such discussions would need community outreach, she said. The city of Santa Cruz opened a temporary emergency shelter at the Freight Building at Depot Park, 119 Center St., Santa Cruz, for anyone needing to get out of the rain overnight.
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