Politics & Government

Damage List: What Havoc Did December Storm Wreak?

Find out what was destroyed or damaged in December during heavy rains in Mission Viejo—and how much it will cost to repair.

The floodwaters from Mission Viejo's winter storm have long since receded, and life has returned to normal. But what did it all cost?

The city staff released the figures this week. Here's a tally:

  • Aliso Creek Bike Trail slope failure    $20,000
  • Aliso Creek Bike Trail at Bridge failure    $10,000
  • El Toro Road outlet structure washout    $10,000
  • Alicia Parkway slope (Althea Avenue and Po)    $20,000
  • Jeronimo Road slope (Obrero and Peter Hartman Way)    $30,000
  • Oso Creek at Corporation Yard    $20,000
  • Oso Creek near La Paz Road    $5,000
  • Oso Creek near Celebration Garden    $30,000
  • Jeronimo open space Rip Rap areas    $70,000
  • Jeronimo open space Silleros/Arbolitos    $50,000
  • Oso Creek—downstream of Jeronimo Creek    $30,000
  • Oso Creek downstream of confluence    $20,000
  • Cordova Park slope failure    $20,000
  • Citywide tree/stump/debris removal and fence repair $100,000

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