[jacRI]

There was a huge dump truck with a claw like attachment picking up debris Sunday morning on the northern part of Morse.

[Blueblaze]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Do you really rely on rumors for your information? It’s been communicated several times that they have been waiting for contractors to become available. The cleanup will be reimbursed by FEMA. Not performed by FEMA.
And please don’t come back tomorrow complaining that everything didn’t get picked up. They are starting tomorrow. That doesn’t mean they’ll get to everything picked up by tomorrow.

Of course not! I rely only on the high-quality hearsay found on TOTV, which is why I asked the question!

But you say the rumor about FEMA is now actually high-quality hearsay? And the truth will be hidden by the fact that they use contractors to hide the name?

Too convoluted for me.

All I know is that if I begged the government to cleanup my fiefdom for me, when I didn't suffer any actual disaster, I'd hide that fact, too.

How about we agree on this? Nobody knows or will ever know the truth. It was always just a nasty rumor, and we will never know why it took so long to clean up some yard trash from a storm.

[jayteadunn]

Often after storms it is a delicate dance between local government and FEMA. FEMA has specific rules and requirements for debris removal reimbursements and local governments have to make sure to follow the details if they want to be reimbursed after the fact. They need to contract not only the people removing the debris, but where it goes and how it will be disposed of.

[Accidental1]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Do you really rely on rumors for your information? It’s been communicated several times that they have been waiting for contractors to become available. The cleanup will be reimbursed by FEMA. Not performed by FEMA.
And please don’t come back tomorrow complaining that everything didn’t get picked up. They are starting tomorrow. That doesn’t mean they’ll get to everything picked up by tomorrow.

This whole FEMA thing confuses me. What part of picking up piles of debris from our decorative plantings is a Federal emergency? Why should they be involved at all? It seems to me that even asking for assistance is akin to fraud.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

Of course not! I rely only on the high-quality hearsay found on TOTV, which is why I asked the question!

But you say the rumor about FEMA is now actually high-quality hearsay? And the truth will be hidden by the fact that they use contractors to hide the name?

Too convoluted for me.

All I know is that if I begged the government to cleanup my fiefdom for me, when I didn't suffer any actual disaster, I'd hide that fact, too.

How about we agree on this? Nobody knows or will ever know the truth. It was always just a nasty rumor, and we will never know why it took so long to clean up some yard trash from a storm.

Do you not live here and have you not seen the trees blown over and the large piles of debris? But you must since you mentioned the piles in your post. Do you remember seeing that much debris resulting from every wind today here in the Villages? Or, was the area affected by a hurricane? I did not sustain enough damage to file an insurance claim but others are noting higher deductibles due to a hurricane being involved. The Federal Govt. believes this area was affected by a hurricane, the insurance industry believes this area was affected by a hurricane, the State and local Govts. believe this area was affected by a hurricane, and my eyes tell me this area was affected by something out of the ordinary. Are these groups all wrong and my eyes lying to me?

What truth do you believe you do not know? It seems more like you do not understand how the cleanup and claims process works. I have heard it explained in the PWAC meeting and a CDD meeting, I have seen it described in information from the District, I believe I have seen it in a local paper, and I have seen it explained here. What is it that you don’t understand? What “truth” do you believe is being withheld?

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Accidental1

This whole FEMA thing confuses me. What part of picking up piles of debris from our decorative plantings is a Federal emergency? Why should they be involved at all? It seems to me that even asking for assistance is akin to fraud.

The part that was caused by the hurricane that passed through.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

I think there was a thread earlier but it seems to have been frozen. Was curious re the piles of debris on the roadsides. From those who have been here through past storms, what is the timeframe those are typically removed? Had heard and experienced in the earlier storms this year (this is our first year) that the crews are great at cleanup after a storm. This storm was obviously much larger and created much more debris. It seemed like the crews got on it quick and got most of it piled up but have been surprised there doesn't seem to have been any collection and removal of the piles. What has been the typical timeframes from past experiences?

A long time. In 2017 after Irma many of your fellow Villagers piled all their debris up at the mail stations instead of being patient and it cause quite a mess. Just be patient.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

I think there was a thread earlier but it seems to have been frozen. Was curious re the piles of debris on the roadsides. From those who have been here through past storms, what is the timeframe those are typically removed? Had heard and experienced in the earlier storms this year (this is our first year) that the crews are great at cleanup after a storm. This storm was obviously much larger and created much more debris. It seemed like the crews got on it quick and got most of it piled up but have been surprised there doesn't seem to have been any collection and removal of the piles. What has been the typical timeframes from past experiences?

2 storms caused severe destruction in multiple states. Too hard to tell. Buy stock in Stihl

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Accidental1

This whole FEMA thing confuses me. What part of picking up piles of debris from our decorative plantings is a Federal emergency? Why should they be involved at all? It seems to me that even asking for assistance is akin to fraud.

FEMA help sounds a lot better, calling it a tax rebate.

[Jhrath7@gmail.com]

That was probably me. The Villages has been way too slow in removing debris from the storms. It is dangerous. On 466A there is a whole tree laying there. If they want the money from all these homes, they need to take care of the areas common to everyone

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Jhrath7@gmail.com

That was probably me. The Villages has been way too slow in removing debris from the storms. It is dangerous. On 466A there is a whole tree laying there. If they want the money from all these homes, they need to take care of the areas common to everyone

Tree laying there. There is what, in the roadway, on the median, in front of a traffic sign?
You are really going to be upset if, God forbid, a large hurricane comes thru.
Don’t see the connect between “money from these homes” and taking care of common areas”.

[GATORBILL66]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

I think there was a thread earlier but it seems to have been frozen. Was curious re the piles of debris on the roadsides. From those who have been here through past storms, what is the timeframe those are typically removed? Had heard and experienced in the earlier storms this year (this is our first year) that the crews are great at cleanup after a storm. This storm was obviously much larger and created much more debris. It seemed like the crews got on it quick and got most of it piled up but have been surprised there doesn't seem to have been any collection and removal of the piles. What has been the typical timeframes from past experiences?

contact the cdc.

[Stu from NYC]

Wonder if after the brush dries out if it can be burnt for electricity?

[Kittycat2]

It is what it is!

[Bness]

Originally Posted by Altavia

From GoldWingnut

In this week's GWL I'll discuss FEMA funds for cleanup, Landowner Elections, Bonds being issues for fire stations 47, 48, 49, & 50. Where the heck is 50? I'll let you know what I think.

Gold Wingnut Live #37 10/20/2024 at 3:00 PM - YouTube

Station 50 will be east of Middleton signs are up but no construction.