Tsunami causes millions in damage along U.S. coast
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — In the days since the earthquake-caused tsunamis hit the shore of Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast, the amount of damage has become clearer.
According to a report by NPR, a California official estimates statewide damage at an excess of $40 million.
Santa Cruz harbor was particularly battered: 18 boats sank, 100 were damaged and 12 are missing. The damage in Santa Cruz is estimated at $17 million.
Damage at California’s Crescent City Harbor is still being assessed, but 38 boats were damaged and 15 sank. The harbor berths sustained heavy damage, according to the report.
For more information on California:
www.npr.org
For information on Oregon:
news.opb.org
For information on Hawaii:
www.kitv.com
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