Carlsbad Declares State of Emergency to Fast Track Storm Drain Repairs Near Bluffs

Carlsbad declares state of emergency to fast track storm drain repairs near bluffs

Carlsbad City Hall. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) Carlsbad Wednesday proclaimed a storm-related local state of emergency in an attempt to speed the repair of a storm-damaged drain pipe in the coastal bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive. The proclamation enables “streamlining contracting and permitting processes.” It goes into effect immediately and will be in place until Tuesday’s City Council meeting, when that body wil…

Carlsbad declares local emergency to repair eroded beach bluff

Carlsbad’s city manager declared a local emergency Wednesday to expedite repairs to a storm drain system on an ocean bluff eroded by recent rains. The drain pipe just west of Solamar Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard, also known as Coast Highway 101, is on land owned and monitored by the California State Parks Department in cooperation with the city. “Portions of the site were previously restricted due to erosion concerns,” states a city news release…

Carlsbad proclaims state of emergency to expedite storm drain repairs near bluffs

Carlsbad on Wednesday proclaimed a storm-related local state of emergency in an attempt to speed the repair of a storm-damaged drain pipe.

Carlsbad issues emergency to repair recent storm damage

The city of Carlsbad has declared a local emergency tied to recent storm damage along the coastal bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive, a move city officials say will speed up repairs to weakened storm drain infrastructure and help protect public safety. The proclamation, issued Wednesday, Jan. 7, allows the city to accelerate contracting and permitting processes for urgent repairs after heavy rain compromised the integrity of a stor…