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Clifftop residents told to leave because Storm Goretti could destroy their homes
Storm Goretti has caused over 10 meters of coastal erosion at Hemsby, prompting immediate evacuation and demolition of 14 unstable clifftop homes to ensure public safety.
- On Thursday, Great Yarmouth Borough Council warned owners of 14 clifftop homes in Hemsby that their properties face imminent collapse and must be demolished, and people on The Marrams and Fakes Road were told not to stay overnight.
- Recent bad weather has eroded more than 10m of land at Hemsby, Norfolk, and the council said the northern Europe coastline faces rapid erosion with climate change causing further loss.
- Before the latest order, more than 36 homes had been lost since 2013 at Hemsby beach, including eight over December and early January, and part of the beach has been closed for safety with warnings to avoid the dune face and heed warning signs.
- Housing team staff were deployed to the village support centre to offer support and advice, and Great Yarmouth Borough Council said it is working closely with affected residents and owners to explain risks and options.
- The council said Storm Goretti and the recent spate of storms have left some properties in an even more precarious position, with a spokesperson calling the situation `extremely traumatic` and coastal experts warning of collapse.
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Storm Goretti sparks urgent evacuation as clifftop residents forced to abandon homes
Homeowners in Norfolk have been ordered to abandon their clifftop properties after Storm Goretti dramatically worsened coastal erosion in the area.Great Yarmouth Borough Council issued evacuation notices to residents on The Marrams and Fakes Road in Hemsby, warning their homes face imminent collapse and have been earmarked for demolition.More than 30 feet of coastline has vanished in certain parts of the village over the past seven days, with ap…
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