LONG BEACH, CA — Damage to a seawall during high surf conditions forced the evacuation of about 20 homes in Long Beach today.
High tides and waves pounded beachfront properties on Seaside Walk between 63rd and 67th Place, with reports of cracked concrete suggesting possible foundation damage at some of the residences, Long Beach Fire Department officials said in a bulletin. Authorities asked residents in the area to leave out of an abundance of caution as Building Department officials assess the structural integrity of affected homes.
Those who were displaced were aided by city health and transit
department officials. Meanwhile, Public Works Crews were performing storm mitigation efforts and volunteers were distributing sandbags to those trying to keep ocean water from pooling in their homes.
Intense waves and flooding at the start of the week were fueled in part by the effects of Hurricane Marie. Stormy conditions also caused the closure of the Junipero Beach parking lot access roads to the Long Beach Peninsula, except for residents.
Conditions remained ''dynamic, with a combination of high tides, storm surge, surf and swell,'' as of Monday evening, LBFD officials said.
Closures could remain in effect through the evening or until further notice.
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