Council conducted workshops on Hurricane Ian and the MPO’s Rail Trail Feasibility Study on December 7, 2022
Public comment on non-agenda items: Tauheedah Mateen /SBA Public Affairs Specialist spoke assuring the community FEMA and the Small Business Administration are still here and continuing relief and recovery efforts in the area. They are working out of the Disaster Recovery Center located in the Village Hall. A resident of Bella Terra stated her concerns about traffic safety issues along East Corkscrew Road caused by residents and dump trucks driving too fast and causing accidents. Hurricane Ian update Village Manager Steve Sarkozy gave an update on the Village’s efforts to assist residents who have been adversely impacted by the hurricane. He [...]
UPDATE: Estero Disaster Recovery Center temporarily closed, to reopen Dec. 8 at 8 a.m.
In observance of a public meeting in the Council Chambers, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, December 7, and will reopen Thursday, December 8, 2022 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the Village Hall Council Chambers in November to provide assistance and recommendations to residents. DRCs are located in accessible facilities where you may visit to learn more about FEMA, other disaster assistance programs, and ask specific questions about your case. A DRC may be able to help you: Apply for assistance. You may also apply for [...]
Estero Disaster Recovery Center to close temporarily Dec. 6 and reopen Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.
In observance of a public meeting in the Council Chambers, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be temporarily closed on Tuesday December 6, at 3:30 p.m. and will re-open Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the Village Hall Council Chambers in November to provide assistance and recommendations to residents. DRCs are located in accessible facilities where you may visit to learn more about FEMA, other disaster assistance programs, and ask specific questions about your case. A DRC may be able to help you: Apply for assistance. You may [...]
Request for public assistance deadline extended
The deadline for filing Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs) for Hurricane Ian has been extended to January 6, 2023. There is a FEMA Quick Guide on the Village website which explains how to create a Public Assistance (PA) Grants Portal user account and submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA). It also describes the information and documentation applicants must provide when submitting a RPA. Here is a link to the Quick Guide.
Dept. of Children and Families offering Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced two opportunities for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Lee County. On Tuesday, December 6 through Wednesday, December 7 and Sunday, December 11, there will be an additional phone D-SNAP event for Lee County residents , and on Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 11, applicants who are unable to complete their interview during the phone event will be able to complete their in-person interview on-site. D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular [...]
Light up Estero – Unity in the Community – a special event on December 3, 2022
(New Horizons Choir. See all the photos of Light up Estero in a slide show at the end of this article.) A great turnout by the Estero community on a beautiful day to gather and celebrate the holiday season and continuing recovery from Hurricane Ian at the Light up Estero event held at the Ocean Church. There were two different bounce houses to the delight of the children, and each family received vouchers for the various food trucks on site as well as a Christmas ornament. Village of Estero shopping bags were distributed with a suggested list of items [...]
CORRECT TIME: Council to conduct workshops on Hurricane Ian and the MPO’s Rail Trail Feasibility Study at 9:30 a.m., December 7, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, conducting a workshop on Hurricane Ian followed by a presentation by the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s staff on the Rail Trail Feasibility Study. Action items include rezoning of the Village-owned Williams Road property, I-75/Corkscrew Road landscape maintenance agreement and reclaimed water feasibility study, among other topics. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village website. Comments [...]
Council to conduct workshops on Hurricane Ian and the MPO’s Rail Trail Feasibility Study on December 7, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, conducting a workshop on Hurricane Ian followed by a presentation by the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s staff on the Rail Trail Feasibility Study. Action items include rezoning of the Village-owned Williams Road property, I-75/Corkscrew Road landscape maintenance agreement and reclaimed water feasibility study, among other topics. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village website. Comments [...]
Estero debris pick up winding down in areas not impacted by storm surge
The Village’s debris hauler Crowder Gulf will be making one final pass through the Village to pick up any remaining residential storm debris on Monday, December 12. The Village will not be driving through each community to locate storm debris. If you have storm debris ready for pick up, please email Carla Nebbia at nebbia@estero-fl.gov or call (239) 221-5035. Separate debris into two separate piles, and do not use plastic bags for either pile: Construction and Demolition Vegetation Any non-storm debris should be placed at your curb for regular pick up by Lee County Solid Waste. Note: This does not [...]
Interfaith Charities food pantry free to those in need in our area
Interfaith Charities of South Lee offers food from their pantry weekly to those in need living in households south of Gladiolus Road extending to Coconut Road in Estero. They also offer assistance for past due electric and water bills through a United Way grant. New clients must have proof of address and ID for all household members to register. Interfaith Charities of South Lee is a community service organization serving South Fort Myers, Estero and San Carlos Park. They are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 17592 Rockefeller Circle, Ft. Myers 33967, 239-267-3510. To learn more [...]