Storm Rachel Causes Coastal Damage and Erosion in Long Beach
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What happened
Tropical Storm Rachel caused powerful waves and flooding in Long Beach, resulting in damage to the boardwalk and at least eight red-tagged homes on the coast. The area was also battered by powerful waves from Hurricane Marie previously. Officials lifted broader evacuation orders for Treasure Island on Sunday evening.
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Why it matters
The damage to coastal infrastructure and homes raises concerns about local property values and municipal costs for recovery and reinforcement. Residents are taking private action to shore up properties against continued erosion from the storms.
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Who's involved
- Long BeachCity experiencing storm damage, flooding, and infrastructure issues.
- MarieHurricane that previously caused significant damage and surf in the area.
- Treasure IslandIsland where evacuation orders were lifted following storm damage.
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The entities involved
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Long Beach
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Marie
Japanese tarento
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