Long Beach homes evacuated as surf damages seawall and boardwalk
Firefighters walked door‑to‑door along the Long Beach Peninsula, directing residents of roughly 20 homes between 63rd Place and 67th Place to leave after high surf weakened the seawall and boardwalk. Inspectors found cracked concrete and buckled slabs near several houses, prompting the Building and Safety Bureau to evaluate structural safety. The city has closed the peninsula to through traffic and restricted vehicle access while officials assess the damage. Emergency crews continue to monitor water levels and the condition of the shoreline infrastructure.
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Why it matters
The evacuations highlight the growing risk of coastal flooding and infrastructure failure from extreme storm surges affecting residents and local travel.
How this story developed
- Sep 5 Hurricane Marie sparks rain, high surf and rip-current warnings along Southern California
- Sep 9 Evacuations of about 20 Long Beach homes were ordered after storm‑driven surf damaged the seawall.
