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California Beach Homes on Brink of Collapse
Tropical Storm Rachel leaves California homes unstable as climate change intensifies coastal risks.
In brief
Tropical Storm Rachel leaves California homes unstable as climate change intensifies coastal risks. Tropical Storm Rachel's heavy surf has damaged Long Beach homes, pushing them close to collapse with mandatory evacuations and accelerated climate resilience plans. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Tropical Storm Rachel hits Long Beach
Emergency repairs begin after heavy surf damages coastal properties in Long Beach, California.
Homes teeter on collapse
Several homes along Long Beach’s peninsula appear on the brink of collapse with historic boardwalk partially swept away.
Mayor warns of climate risks
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson says impacts are unprecedented and infrastructure wasn’t built for this storm.
El Nino and climate change impact
Abnormal storm system, high tide, El Nino, and human-caused climate change drove damaging heavy surf.
Accelerated coastal repairs
City plans to repair damaged boardwalk and bulkhead by October 19 with 415,000 cubic yards of sand added.
Mandatory evacuations issued
Residents on threatened blocks received mandatory evacuation orders through today as coastal conditions remain hazardous.
Olympic sailor shares story
Olympic sailor Paris Henken describes losing her ocean-front home to three storms and climate vulnerability.
“An ocean front 1 bedroom that had everything we could have ever wanted. As an Olympic sailor aiming for LA2028 I was steps away from my playground (maybe a little too close)”
El Nino effects worsen
El Nino’s impact on California’s coast is expected to worsen into winter with more severe storms.
Coastal resilience plan underway
City officials accelerate long-term coastal restoration to address climate change risks and protect vulnerable communities.
What to remember
Tropical Storm Rachel's heavy surf has damaged Long Beach homes, pushing them close to collapse with mandatory evacuations and accelerated climate resilience plans.
