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Read More »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 …
Read More »Live Oak faces long battle to rebuild after Tropical Storm Debby
Three weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, the streets of Live Oak are lined with debris as people work to rebuild homes and businesses which suffered severe flood damage. As you’ll see in snapshots included in this tv story, floodwaters were 2-4 feet deep. US 90 was closed for five days. …
Read More »Live Oak residents play waiting game for storm recovery
Tropical Storm Debby is long gone, but its effects are still having an impact on several Florida residents in Suwannee County. The City of Live Oak was hit the hardest, and clean-up measures are still underway. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Blake Alderman reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/LiveOakCleanupWrapBA.mp3]
Read More »Live Oak recovery from Tropical Storm Debby a slow process
It’s been a few weeks since the Salvation Army was summoned to Live Oak to help with relief efforts after Tropical Storm Debby took a toll on the city. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith talked with Salvation Army Lieutenant Preston Lewis who has been in Live Oak from day one. He gave an …
Read More »Live Oak still picking up the pieces after Debby
Weeks after Tropical Storm Debby hit, the city of Live Oak is still putting itself back together after a lot of standing water was left after the storm. City of Live Oak Mayor Garth Nobles says even though some things are getting back to normal, there are still new problems the city is …
Read More »One week after Debby, dozens still displaced
One week after Tropical Storm Debby left Florida, shelters are still open in Clay, Columbia and Suwannee counties. Even when flood waters recede, some homes may be uninhabitable and residents may need long-term recovery assistance. In this WUFT-TV report, Catherine Awasthi visits the shelter in Live Oak. [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20120705-SuwanneeCountyShelter.mp4″]
Read More »North Florida road closing update
From Lake City – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby. Columbia County SR 247 at a section of roadway between County Roads 240 and 242 is closed and totally impassable. Traffic detoured to …
Read More »Latest road closings from Florida Department of Transportation
From Department of Transportation Public Information Office Lake City – The Florida Department of Transportation is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby. Columbia County SR 247 north and south of CR 240 is closed. North of CR 240 is totally …
Read More »Red Cross opens distribution sites for supplies while shelters remain open
Official Red Cross Press Release: Melanie Saxon (352) 258-6304 Christian Smith (904) 307-7110 Red Cross Opens Distribution Sites for Supplies while Shelters Remain Open The following Red Cross sites are open for distribution of supplies which include coolers, comfort kits, flashlights, tarps, clean-up kits, trash bags and more. In addition …
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