Cleanup crews from other states come to Outer Banks after homes destroyed in Rodanthe

Contractors are also helping with the effort along with the owners of the respective homes, which were unoccupied at the time. The oceanfront properties were along Ocean Drive.

Helpers from Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Washington, D.C. arrived in North Carolina on Monday for support at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

“It has been inspiring to see so many people help clean the beach in the days following the two house collapses,” said David Hallac, superintendent, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina. “All of them chose to assist Seashore staff and a contractor hired by the homeowners because they wanted to make their national seashore safe and enjoyable for all.

Last week, a coastal low brought flood warnings, strong winds and made high tides come further inland, causing damage to homes and closing a stretch of Highway 12 for several days.

Volunteers are still finding debris along the 15-mile stretch of beach. Staff members brought in the National Park Service’s Eastern Incident Management Team to assist with cleanup operations.

If you're visiting the seashore in the coming days, be cautious of wooden debris pieces that could contain nails, wiring and hazardous materials.