As strong winds and a high tide created rising water in St. Bernard Parish Wednesday, Eddie Asevado knew he had to go check on his Oyster business in Hopedale.

“There are no barrier islands out there. There’s nothing you can do about it,” said Asevado. “I had to come check out and pick up things.”

The only road to get there is Florissant Highway which is known to flood.

Wednesday afternoon crews were building a rock damn to keep some of the water back. When it does flood, commercial fishermen can’t get to work.

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