People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rebecca Hersher, Ryan Kellman | NPR, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · September 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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Waterfront houses are collapsing because of erosion. The erosion is exacerbated by sea level rise caused by climate change. More than 30 homes have collapsed in Dare County since 2020. Richard Foreman's home is stranded in the middle of the beach. The stairs were ripped away by waves years ago, s...

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