Waves from Hurricane Marie Remnants Damage Long Beach Peninsula Homes, Triggering Evacutions

The Long Beach Peninsula suffered significant damage from strong waves generated by the remnants of Hurricane Marie. The surf breached a seawall, flooded homes, and caused structural cracks that led to the evacuation of residents. This incident coincides with a reported increase in child homelessness in California, emphasizing the need for better identification and support services for young children living in unstable housing conditions. Strong waves caused by the remnants of Hurricane Marie struck the Long Beach Peninsula, damaging the boardwalk and nearby homes. The high surf breached a protective seawall, flooding the neighborhood with water and sand. While clean-up efforts were underway, cracks were found around several houses, indicating potential damage to their foundations. As a precaution, city officials evacuated all homes between 63rd and 67th places along the seaside boardwalk. This event is part of a recent trend of increased coastal flooding in the region. Additionally, data shows that nearly 86,000 California children under 3 are estimated to have experienced homelessness in the past year, with only a small fraction enrolled in early learning programs that could identify and support them. This highlights a potential gap in identifying and helping young homeless children