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Tropical Storm Marie Evacuates 20 Homes in Long Beach

9/8/2026

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  • Long Beach Fire Department evacuated about 20 homes on the Long Beach Peninsula Monday.
  • Tropical Storm Marie produced 6-10-foot waves that broke the seawall and flooded homes.
  • Battalion Chief Jake Heflin reported cracked concrete and damaged garages in the evacuated area.
  • Mayor Rex Richardson warned the damage could preview future coastal threats linked to the climate emergency.