OUTER BANKS, N.C. — Another Rodanthe house collapsed early Friday morning along G A Kohler Court, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore said.
Watch: Rodanthe home collapses into the ocean early Friday morning
The house is the second in that area in the past month to meet its end due to the ocean waves.
Watch: Monitoring Rodanthe oceanfront houses
CHNS is advising visitors and residents to avoid the beaches and water in that area due to debris.
"Dangerous debris may be present on the beach and in the water to the north and south of the collapse site, which will likely lead to temporary beach closures for public safety," according to a Facebook post from CHNS.
Another house nearby also sustained damage due to the collapse.
Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. initiated the following statement on the crisis of homes being swept into the ocean in Rodanthe, NC.
The fact that homeowners have to wait until their property falls into the ocean before they can utilize the National Flood Insurance Program is ridiculous. Every additional home that is swept into the sea understandably concerns individuals who want to see action taken. I continue to advocate vigorously in Congress for My Prevent Environmental Hazards Act, which would allow folks insured by the NFIP to act before an emergency occurs. This is better for those with at-risk homes, and would save taxpayer dollars and protect the environment.
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This is the eighth collapse of a house on the Seashore in the past four years, CHNS said. News 3 has been covering this issue extensively — including efforts to remove houses before more of them fall victim to the encroaching waves.
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