State Of Emergency Declared In Newport Beach As King Tides Return To Coast

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — A local state of emergency was declared by Newport Beach City officials ahead of exceptionally high King Tides expected later this month.

The emergency declaration will allow the city to better prepare for a potential tide event and grant access to streamlined resources in the event of an emergency.

In addition, Newport Beach councilmembers also voted to pass the West Newport Beach Sand Replenishment Project, which will bring around 100,000 cubic yards of sand from the Santa Ana River mouth to eroded beach areas between 36th and 62nd street.

In preparation for the return of big waves, city crews are reinforcing protective sand berms on the beaches, preparing pumps and tide valves and positioning resources in flood-prone areas.

Newport Beach residents and businesses in low-lying areas were urged to take advantage of the city's pre-filled sandbag locations.

Residents can find free, prefilled sandbags at the following locations:

• Corporation Yard, 592 Superior Ave.
• Temporary Fire Station No. 1, East Ocean front parking lot near Balboa Pier.
• Marina Park, 1600 W. Balboa Blvd.