As Venetians attempt to recover from this week's floods, they are already beginning to deal with the next disaster
, homes and even the city’s historic Saint Mark's Basilica. A project to build a sea barrier to defend the city is still not completed more than 50 years after the government asked engineers to draw up plans.“The sea is rising, this is not in ten or fifteen years. This is now,” said Nardin, whose gondola hit a lamppost. “The only thing we can do is be here and hope.”to help swiftly secure the city funds to repair the destruction already wrought earlier this week.
But despite the millions of euros of damage, some Venetians say they are determined to stay put no matter what. Matteo Rado, who owns a restaurant with a view of the main waterfront, told Reuters he would never consider giving up and moving out even if the waters continue to rise.Saphora Smith reported from London, Erin McLaughlin and Mac Bishop reported from Venice.Erin McLaughlin is an NBC News correspondent.
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