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Hurricane Erin caused high waves and strong winds along the U.S. East Coast, particularly impacting North Carolina's Outer Banks where homes are at risk of collapse due to ongoing erosion and storm surges, with some structures teetering on the brink of falling into the ocean.
An oceanfront home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, has collapsed, marking the sixth such incident in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore area in four years. The National Park Service had been monitoring the home and is now coordinating cleanup efforts for debris that extends over two miles. The public is invited to assist in the cleanup.
An Alaska couple, Elizabeth Wilkins and Tom Schwartz, were reunited with their cat, Leo, 26 days after their home collapsed into a river during a glacial-outburst flood. Despite losing nearly all their possessions, Wilkins held onto hope that Leo would survive, and her faith paid off when a photo of Leo was posted on Facebook. Leo appeared to be in good health and is now staying with a friend while the couple looks for a new place to live. The couple is grateful for the community's support and the joy of having their beloved cat back.
A home near Lake Norman in Mooresville collapsed, prompting emergency response teams to the scene. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation.
More evacuations were ordered in Rolling Hills Estates as homes continue collapsing into a canyon. A local state of emergency was declared, and 17 homes are being monitored due to shifting ground. The cause of the landslide remains unknown, but heavy rains may be a factor. Displaced residents are facing insurance coverage challenges, as typical insurance and standalone earthquake insurance likely won't cover damages. Determining the root cause could take months, and a fund worth $125,000 has been created to help displaced residents.
A senior geologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Ben Erickson, was not surprised by the Draper home collapse over the weekend, as the area has been known for having geologic material that is prone to landsliding. Erickson saw a telltale sign of melting snowpack as the cause of the slide. Homebuyers are advised to reach out to state geologists for advice before purchasing a property.
Draper police have asked the public to stay away from the area where two homes collapsed due to a possible gas leak. The police have also ordered the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses as a precautionary measure.
A home in Utah's Hidden Canyon Estates collapsed down a hillside on Saturday night, months after the new homeowners were forced to evacuate due to the encroaching hillside. The entire top floor of the spacious two-story home fell away, and two neighboring homes were also evacuated due to perilous conditions. The builder, Edge Homes, has been under fire for the construction gaffe and was forced to buy back the houses in January. The mishap has left the homeowners devastated and forced them to rebuild their lives.
Two homes in Draper, Utah, that were declared unfit for human habitation and occupancy due to dangerous conditions, collapsed due to sliding, prompting the evacuation of two additional homes. Other homes in the area may also be evacuated for safety concerns. One of the collapsed homes slid onto the trail, prompting Ann's Trail to be closed for public use. People are being asked to avoid the trail due to dangerous conditions.