SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Work is being done right now in Altamonte Springs to repair damage done by Hurricane Irma.
Communities near the Little Wekiva River were buried under floodwater in 2017 that left erosion damage along the banks of the river from the flooding.
After more than two years, crews are shoring things up under a $5 million federal grant to deal with the damage.
Residents like William Lulow, who didn't flood out, remember what it was like on the Little Wekiva during the flooding.
“Yeah, I think that was the worst,” Lulow said. “That was the deepest I’ve seen it get.”
The flooding came after 17 inches of rain fell in Orange County and sent water pouring into the river.
The city is currently repairing erosion damage along the banks and to city pipes.
Neighbors have been listening to the noise and watching the progress.
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The money is coming from a $5 million U.S. geological survey grant.
While city leaders said the low lying areas along the river are still prone to flooding, they're hoping the repairs made will make it through the next hurricane season.
The city said the coronavirus has actually slowed the project down some in terms of getting supplies, but it still expects the work will be done before hurricane season starts.