Despite three in-home rescues and lots of heavy wind and rain Sunday and Monday, Liberty County Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Hodges said Hurricane Irma wasn’t as bad as expected, thanks in part to last year’s Hurricane Matthew. Hodges and Liberty County Commission Chairman Donald Lovette said Tuesday they knew of no injuries and only minimal damage, besides flooding that had not been totally assessed Tuesday. Matthew, which hit Oct. 7, 2016, made emergency personnel and residents more aware of what to expect and prepare for as Hurricane Irma approached, Hodges said.