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Okeechobee County leaders lend a helping hand

Posted at 5:32 PM, Sep 14, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-14 18:47:33-04

Hurricane Irma may not have been the category five storm we all feared, but she still ripped apart thousands of lives.

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The recovery continues on 10th Avenue in Okeechobee.

"Terrified about my roof. I walk across the floor and I think I'm sliding," said Nancy Turner.

Irma damaged her roof and water is leaking on her floor.

Nancy's son Kenny is doing what he can to fix it.

"We're Okeechobians. We can tough it out," said Kenny.

What they really need is supplies, food, and water.

Local, state and federal leaders came to the rescue at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center.

They handed out water, food, and tarps for hundreds of people.

"The outflow is amazing and we really truly appreciate it and we love Okeechobee County and that's why we try and do everything for our citizens," said Jack Nash with the Okeechobee County Sheriff's office.

They hope to be back out Friday.