Norfolk coastal erosion victim says global action is needed to prevent similar devastation
Official estimates show that between 55 and 150 homes could be lost in Hemsby, between now and 2100.
A man living in Norfolk who lost his home to coastal erosion close to a year ago says global action is needed to prevent more devastation being caused to seafront communities.
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"The mental trauma of waiting for the next storm"
Kevin Jordan now lives in Martham, near Great Yarmouth:
He says there's not awareness about this issue:
"That's why we need global conferences- like COP29- and campaigners like 'Save Hemsby Coastline' and 'Friends of the Earth' to keep people informed on this.
"I have a friend who lives just metres from the sheer drop into the sea. I have first-hand knowledge of what he and his wife are going through, the mental trauma of waiting for the next storm.
"With every unusual sound keeping you awake at night, something that is constant and far more than a one off".
Hemsby's fight against coastal erosion, at a glance:
In December 2023, the Hemsby coastline lost 3–4 metres of beach, and five cliff-top houses were demolished, (including Kevin's).
Estimates by the Environment Agency and local authorities show that between 55 and 150 homes could be lost in Hemsby, between now and 2100.
With researchers 'One Home' are warning 100 metres of land in the seaside village will be lost before the end of the century, unless urgent action is taken.
In the General Election Campaign, Labour said they would change the formula for funding coastal defence programmes, to help protect places like Hemsby.
But there was no mention of this in Chancellor Rachel Reeves', earlier this month.