Hurricane Marie Damages Coastal Homes in Dana Point; Sea Level Concerns Rise
What happened
Coastal homes in Dana Point were damaged by Hurricane Marie. Separately, a Kelvin wave is currently affecting Southern California, potentially adding 6 to 12 inches to background sea levels for months. Scientists note that this wave alone will not cause flooding, but it could worsen damages if storms or high tides occur
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Why it matters
The combination of Hurricane Marie's damage and the projected rise in background sea levels raises concerns for coastal cities and property owners in California. The Kelvin wave adds to existing sea level rise, potentially exacerbating coastal vulnerability in the region
Hurricane Marie impacted the region including Dana Point and Orange County.
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Who's involved
- Dana PointCity in Orange County, California, where coastal homes were damaged
- County of OrangeGovernment body exercising regulatory and management authority over local development in Dana Point
- California Coastal CommissionCalifornia government agency holding formal regulatory jurisdiction over Dana Point
- Orange County Board of SupervisorsGoverning body of Orange County, California
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerSpeculative
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power might see critical utility infrastructure threatened by storm surge and flooding, increasing repair costs
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The entities involved
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Dana Point
city in Orange County, California, United States