Aftermath
Due to the extensive beach erosion, government officials questioned whether to rebuild on barrier islands. In Virginia Beach, $10 million (1995 USD) was required to replenish the sand, the first restoration project since 1962. Geologists argue it is a losing battle, believing it is pointless to replace the sand lost due to nature. Others argue the beach is helping small towns with tourism, many times their primary source of income. In addition, one estimate indicated it would cost less to replace the beach than to pay for the disaster-relief when a storm might destroy unprotected houses.
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