The four hundred and fifty two year old "Ancient City" of St. Augustine has been affected by many weather changes. last October Hurricane Matthew caused destruction and flooding in St. Augustine causing residents to replace and rebuild. The city is now cleaning up after the resent hit of Hurricane Irma, which poured more water causing flooding and more damage to homes and businesses rebuilding and recovering from last years attack. The destruction of Hurricane Irma has left neighborhoods in a sense of deja vu. People struggled to recover across Florida from Hurricane Irma. There has been eight deaths and dozens of people and boats remain unaccounted for. Since last years struggle against Hurricane Matthew, St. Augustine was more prepared with more taping, caulking, foams, and making doors watertight. St. Augustine is building new ways to help with new threats. They have started installing valves to keep seawater from flowing up into storm water drains, which helps prevent sunny day flooding. The importance of learning more about Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma can help improve and protect buildings as well as people in the future.
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