Summary: A Problem With Anderson

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One problem with Anderson are the streets and roads. Every time it rains the roads flood. The roads flood can cause your vehicle engines to lock up. Therefore, causing it to break down and it can cause crashes.
Another, problem with Anderson is the community. The drains get covered with trash and debris causing the roads to flood. On top of that, it makes the community unsafe for the children. Do with the trash and the lack of an unsafe environment. Lately, the city has been getting water damage to the streets and house. Do to the fact that the drain are being covered up and no one will uncover them. Many people are affected by the water damage caused by the flood. Plus, on top of that when it storms no one can hardly see anything on the

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