"Southern California's Rolling Hills Estates Declares State of Emergency as Landslide Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations"
TL;DR
Rolling Hills Estates officials are expected to declare a state of emergency as a slow-moving landslide has caused a dozen homes to be deemed uninhabitable. The investigation into the cause of the landslide is ongoing, with some speculating that a significant water leak may be to blame. No injuries have been reported, but the cost of the damage is still being calculated. Homeowners are concerned about insurance coverage for their losses, while the county assessor has mentioned property tax relief for affected property owners.
Topics:nationnatural-disasters#investigation#landslide#natural-disasters#rolling-hills-estates#state-of-emergency#uninhabitable-homes
- Rolling Hills Estates expected to declare state of emergency Tuesday amid investigation into landslide's cause KABC-TV
- Residents of a wealthy gated community in Southern California were given 20 minutes to evacuate after their neighborhood began sliding down a hill Yahoo! Voices
- Landslide in Los Angeles County Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations The New York Times
- Southern California landslide destroys 12 houses The Mercury News
- Residents evacuated as homes slide down Los Angeles County hillside following ‘significant land movement’ CNN
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