NOTICE: Even if you were denied in the past, you need to visit the Estero Disaster Recovery Center before January 12
If you are a Hurricane Ian survivor who suffered damage to your property, you have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. You must be registered before January 12. Even if you were originally denied assistance, the Disaster Recovery Center may be able to offer you different options or programs that would apply to your situation. The Village strongly suggests that if you have been initially denied by FEMA that you come into the Disaster Recovery Center to review your file and explore options with the FEMA staff, in person. A Disaster Recover Center may be able to help [Read More.]
Free Christmas movie and visit with Santa in Estero Park, 4 – 7 p.m., December 17
Enjoy this Christmas classic, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” rated PG. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy while watching this family favorite film. Guests will be able to take photos with Santa during this event. The film begins at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.
Milan Villas, Miromar Design Center and Copperleaf on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board meeting December 13, 2022
Milan Villas The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for Milan Villas located on Three Oaks Parkway and Williams Road. They will then conduct Public Information Meetings for the Miromar International [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]