Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency for Santa Cruz County following extensive damage from a coastal storm in late December 2024. The declaration allows for state resources to aid in recovery, addressing over $44.6 million in damages. The storm resulted in significant destruction, including the collapse of a section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. The influx of financial resources and workforce expertise from the state is crucial for recovery efforts, particularly after the storm's extreme tidal conditions affected the coastline and local infrastructure.
I find that the conditions caused by the December 2024 Coastal Storm, by reason of its magnitude, are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond.
The county suffered more than $44.6 million in damages from the storm, with Santa Cruz bearing the brunt of the impact, according to a county spokesperson.
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