[mraines]

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?

I believe the Villages is waiting for FEMA to help with cleanup which I strongly oppose. We should not be taking resources away from those who really need FEMA's help.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mraines

I believe the Villages is waiting for FEMA to help with cleanup which I strongly oppose. We should not be taking resources away from those who really need FEMA's help.

What kind of trucks does FEMA have?

[Normal]

Originally Posted by mraines

I believe the Villages is waiting for FEMA to help with cleanup which I strongly oppose. We should not be taking resources away from those who really need FEMA's help.

It takes a while for those funds to be released to pay for the cleanup. For some reason, the FEMA accounts are fairly depleted. There is accounting juggling going on to secure solid funding.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What kind of trucks does FEMA have?

FEMA hires companies to just pick up Hurricane debris. Today on BV near Lopez there were 3 large dump trucks, with CW truck in front and one behind the third truck, with flashers. There wasn’t any signage on any of the 3 trucks. 6 workers loading. Piles are at least 6’ high with a pile every 20’ or so.

[Wiserbud47]

Wildwood is almost finished cleaning up the storm debris in their city. I am glad they have managed the issue so well. They are using their own crews rather than federal government contractors.

[Maker]

Originally Posted by Wiserbud47

Wildwood is almost finished cleaning up the storm debris in their city. I am glad they have managed the issue so well. They are using their own crews rather than federal government contractors.

For the thousands of villages homes located within Wildwood - who have paid property taxes to Wildwood - has Wildwood picked up any debris from your streets?

If not, what good is paying taxes to Wildwood? Shouldn't they provide services to ALL taxpayers? The streets are their responsibility.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Maker

For the thousands of villages homes located within Wildwood - who have paid property taxes to Wildwood - has Wildwood picked up any debris from your streets?

If not, what good is paying taxes to Wildwood? Shouldn't they provide services to ALL taxpayers? The streets are their responsibility.

Maybe someone can confirm:

If I understand correctly, the Villages is reimbursed at a standard roadside maintenance rate per mile for roads in the Villages. Maintenance beyond what the state/ county/ municipality pays is covered be the Villages. (?)

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by mraines

I believe the Villages is waiting for FEMA to help with cleanup which I strongly oppose. We should not be taking resources away from those who really need FEMA's help.

Ok, would you rather have The Villages pass on the costs for homeowners to pay for cleanup of the trash piles? Didn’t think so.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I think we had debris piles for a few weeks after Irma.

Right, and CHARLIE, those piles were around for weeks, months, I thought the positive... at LEAST they gathered it into piles after Charlie like they have now.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Ok, would you rather have The Villages pass on the costs for homeowners to pay for cleanup of the trash piles? Didn’t think so.

I think a LOT of people think of "government money" as some honey pot not at all connected to any of "their" money. I remember long ago the small community in which I lived was going to get a free, 100% FREE bridge. They were elated, not a sent of their/or (the residents) money, it was going to be paid for entirely with FEDERAL money, free money, the best kind !

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Previously, the debris only needed to be picked up in the general area of The Villages. Presently, it needs to be picked up from the gulf coast to the Atlantic coast, all across Central Florida.

So it might take a minute. Be patient.

Did not include other areas of the south. A lot of companies sent crews to Georgia and N. Carolina after Helene

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

The rumor going around was that we were waiting for FEMA. But I guess we're forbidden to ask that question.

Hopefully the new rumor that it's going to be picked up tomorrow will turn out to be true. I like that one a lot better -- unless we see "FEMA" on the side of the trucks!

FEMA does not do the work. Municipalities and other agencies do the work and they try to get reimbursed by FEMA. Florida Power and Light is working on charging their customers over a billion $$ for their damages in other parts of Florida

[mrbgull]

Chill

[capecoralbill]

Originally Posted by Wiserbud47

Wildwood is almost finished cleaning up the storm debris in their city. I am glad they have managed the issue so well. They are using their own crews rather than federal government contractors.

I live in Alhambra and I'm still waiting, meanwhile my grass is dying.

[capecoralbill]

Originally Posted by capecoralbill

I live in Alhambra and I'm still waiting, meanwhile my grass is dying.

still dying