From: Jeff Shultz 

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 21:49:12 -0800, Ellen K. wrote:

> What can anyone say?  The loss of life and property is terrible, but
> there's nothing to be done about it aside from donating to appropriate
> charities.
>
> What do you consider "coast", i.e. how far from the ocean?

Anything below 60 feet altitude to the beach. Probably back 5-10 miles from
the ocean depending on terrain.

We've got a coast range here - If I can get some distance up it, I'll feel
okay. I've also got a relative that lives at the top of a 50 foot cliff
about 3-5 miles inland... I always keep track of how to get there from
where I'm at.

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