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While Isaac wreaks havoc on Louisiana, Live Oak residents still recovering from Debby

The town of Live Oak is breathing a sigh of relief this week as Hurricane Isaac headed west of Florida.  Live Oak is still picking up the pieces from a series of natural disasters this summer, including Tropical Storm Debby which flooded many area homes.  Florida's 89.1, WUFT-FM's Corey Brooks has the story of how the town is recovering.

http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/LiveOakCleanupWrapFinalCoreyBrooks.mp3

<i>Not all downtown businesses are back "in business" in Live Oak</i>

<i>Business deemed unsafe in downtown Live Oak, FL</i>

<i>Disaster assistance information posted inside downtown business window in Live Oak, FL</i>

<i>Some sections of roadway in downtown Live Oak, FL still blocked off</i>

<i>Cracked wall evidence of effects of nearby sinkhole caused by Tropical Storm Debby on "Big Wheel Market" in downtown Live Oak, FL</i>

<i>Sinkhole in downtown Live Oak caused by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby</i>

<i>Downtown Live Oak, Florida</i>

Corey is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.