
Living on the edge (literally!): Homeowners with stunning ocean views forced to flee before crumbling cliffs battered by extreme weather dump properties into the water
Daily MailDo YOU live on a cliffside property? Get in touch: money@dailymail.com Images shows homes in Rhode Island, California and Maine all on the brink of collapse following a particularly violent winter Oceanfront homes are at risk of ending up in the water due to increased incidents of extreme weather Many Americans surely dream of owning a stunning oceanfront property with panoramic views of the California coastline. Pictured: homes on the coastline in Narragansett, Rhode Island A report published last year by the National Ocean Service said sea levels around the country will rise by 10 to 12 inches on average by 2050, primarily due to climate change. Homes in Narragansett, Rhode Island, pictured, were hit by two back-to-back storms last week Every inch by which sea levels rise increases the risk of devastating flooding in coastal areas. Pictured: a crumbling cliff edge in Narragansett, Rhode Island The Federal Emergency Management Agency can pay owners to leave flood prone properties but they only qualify if they fell victim to a presidentially-declared disaster operates a similar program which pays owners to leave flood-prone properties Compounding the problem is the fact that many insurance policies will not cover damage incurred from erosion.
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