US Storms cause major coastal erosion

Communities in north-east Ohio are on high alert as a new series of winter storms cause coastal erosion along the country's east coast.

Storms, high lake levels and a lack of ice on Lake Erie have already cut 45 feet of ground from a shoreline park this month.

Residents are hoping taxpayers will approve a levy on the ballot in March that will fund a retaining wall to prevent further damage.

Concern the erosion will impact utility lines is prompting state law makers to consider emergency funding to repair critical infrastructure damage.

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