Crippled By Record Flooding, Fort Lauderdale Residents Brace For More Rain

By Larry Seward, CBS Miami

April 26, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE - Homeowners crippled by record flooding less than two weeks ago braced themselves for another blow. Forecasts called for heavy rain just as flood victims see progress toward recovery.

Jose Vazquez feels mired in the struggle. His home flooded with waist-deep water during South Florida's record rainfall. Without insurance and no place for his family to stay together comfortably, the retired roofer planned to fix the damage himself, Vazquez said.

Days later, he moved little more than a pile of trash and debris. When asked how soon he will be able to get his home back the way his family desires, Vazquez laughed and said, "As soon as I get some money."

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