From Al Jazeera · · 50s
Excavators race to shield California homes from storm surge
Construction crews deploy heavy machinery to block waves as Tropical Storm Rachel floods the California coast.
In brief
Construction crews deploy heavy machinery to block waves as Tropical Storm Rachel floods the California coast. Construction crews used excavators to block waves entering homes along California's coast after Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding and power outages. Originally reported by Al Jazeera.
Storm brings waves to California homes
Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding and power outages to California's coast, with waves crashing into homes along the region.
Excavators deployed to block the water
Construction crews were seen trying to block waves entering homes along California's coast using excavators and heavy machinery.
Emergency response underway
The crews continue efforts to protect properties from further damage as the storm impacts the region with ongoing flooding threats.
The short version
Construction crews used excavators to block waves entering homes along California's coast after Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding and power outages.
