Santa Cruz County Disaster Fund Collects Donations After Partial Wharf Collapse

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Officials in Santa Cruz County have activated a disaster fund to help area nonprofit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the closure of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf after a portion of the wharf collapsed last week.

The wharf was closed a week ago after about 150 feet broke off at its end when it was battered by waves last Monday that the National Weather Service estimated at up to 30 feet high.

According to the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County website, the disaster fund "has been activated to support local nonprofits responding to the wharf closure of the winter of 2024-25." The CFSCC works with its partner Community Bridges to provide a secure place for residents to make donations that will help those in the county who need assistance the most after a natural disaster.

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