Crisfield preps for future hurricanes

Leaders in Crisfield say they are worried that what happened when Sandy came through in 2012 could happen again. 

And that's why community members, like say they want the federal government to support plans to build protective barriers.

"This is one of the oldest communities in this state. Used to be the second largest city in this state."

One of the proposals calls for extending this land mass you see behind me here and adding a rock barrier. But the Army Corp of Engineers says the project is too expensive and won't make much of a difference."

"We recommended that they extend great point which you can see out there back to its original footprint."

In a statement from the Army Corp of Engineers, they say that the money to build these fail safes just isn't there. 

Community members say what's at stake is more than just buildings. 

"Their cost benefit analysis plans was saying that the amount of money it would cost to do it would not be beneficial to what it saves. Which is a culture."

Army Corp officials say they plan to do some work to prevent erosion at Rhodes Point which is near Crisfield. 

The project includes the construction of two jetties. 

Since Crisfield can't count on the feds to green light the projects they've recommended, Carson says its up to the city to prepare on its own. 

"Build wisely instead of building down as flat levels. Build up higher because its going to happen. But there's no such thing as global warming."