Cleanup efforts continue after third Rodanthe house collapses

RODANTHE, N.C. (WAVY) — After three houses collapsed in Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is providing an update on the cleanup efforts. Seashore employees and a contractor have collaborated to clean approximately 20 miles of the beach.

After the first house collapsed on Sept. 20, Seashore employees began cleanup efforts by hand collecting and forming many piles of debris above the high-tide line. The employees have removed a total of more than 60 pickup truck loads of debris from the beach, according to a release.

Seashore shared that most pieces of large debris have been removed from the beach, however some small debris is still in the area and could pose a safety risk, such as small portions of nail-ridden wooden debris.

On Thursday morning, Seashore employees discovered a urine specimen cup and parts of used feminine hygiene products on the beach during their cleanup.

As a result of the remaining debris and waste, the Seashore urges visitors to wear hard-soled shoes on the beach from Rodanthe as well as areas further south.

For public safety, the beach is currently closed. There’s no timeframe for restoration of the beach at this present time.

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