Ocean Shores Declares Citywide Emergency as Storm Erosion Threatens Homes

WA storms force Ocean Shores emergency declaration, threaten urban flooding

Storms are threatening infrastructure in one of Washington's coastal communities due to high tides and wind-driven waves.

Ocean Shores declares citywide emergency as storm erosion threatens homes

Wind-driven waves and high water damaged stretches of shoreline near homes and weakened earlier efforts to protect the coast.

Ocean Shores declares citywide state of emergency

At tonight’s city council meeting, the city of Ocean Shores will bring forward an emergency proclamation pertaining to severe weather and coastal erosion matters. The city has issued information via press release and social media.

Ocean Shores Emergency: 800 Feet of Berm Lost to Storms

Ocean Shores, WA declared a citywide emergency after storms destroyed over 800 feet of berm, knocked out power, and threatened city servers.