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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LAST WEEK OF DEBRIS COLLECTION

 

Debris from Hurricane Irma will continue to be picked up until the end of this week.  ALL debris, both Vegetative and Construction & Demolition, must be placed in separate piles in the Right-of-Way by the dates below, based on geographic sector:

• Thursday, October 12: Barrier Island North of SR100
• Friday, October 13: West of the Intracoastal Waterway
• Saturday, October 14: Barrier Island South of SR100

YARD WASTE.  Place un-bagged yard waste in the right-of-way next to the road for removal.  Yard waste consists of the following: branches, leaves, trees limbs, underbrush, etc.  Do not mix anything in it: no recyclables, no garbage.

The importance of separating yard waste and construction debris cannot be understated!

CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D)

This includes any flooring (tile, wood, laminate, carpeting and padding); furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc. that you had to remove from your home.  It also includes TVs and computers.

NO TIRES!!!  If there are tires in your pile, none of the pile will be picked up.

 

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHHW)

The City cannot legally handle your household hazardous waste.  Residents may take it to the County Landfill FREE OF CHARGE.  The landfill is at 1700 Old Kings Road, 1.8 miles south of SR 100.  They are open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.  Phone:  (386) 517-2075.

HHHW includes items such as paint cans (oil and water based), aerosol containers, lubricants, cleaners, oils, solvents, devices with mercury, rechargeable batteries, adhesives, pool maintenance chemicals, etc.

Up to 10 tires will be accepted, but they CANNOT be on rims.  Place spill-able items inside an open cardboard or plastic box and secure them so they don’t tip over.  Electronics such as TVs and computers may be placed with the C&D pile.

 

Crowder Gulf: Disaster Recover & Relief has been contracted by the City to pick up yard waste and construction debris.  The removal of yard waste and construction debris continues to be a high priority.  The first pass throughout the City will be completed today and the second pass will begin tomorrow, October 10^th.  The second pass is expected to be completed on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

The City’s Sanitation Department will continue to be responsible for removal of household garbage and recyclables, and will follow the schedule established prior to the storm.

The following information is being provided to our residents and the local media in reference to our continuing efforts to remove debris created by Hurricane Irma.

If there are any questions regarding the removal or yard waste or construction debris please feel free to contact City Hall at (386) 517-2000.

SBA Individual Disaster Loan Assistance

 

Representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA) invite the residents and property owners to attend an Open House on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 between the hours of 9:30 A.M until 4:30 P.M. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.

This Open House is an effort to assist residents and property owners to apply for individual disaster low interest loans.  The SBA representatives will guide those who attend through the application process.

If you plan to attend, please make sure that you have registered with FEMA prior to Wednesday.  That is a necessary first step.

Bring your bank’s routing number and, if possible, your insurance and other relevant papers.

Laptops will be available on site, for you to register and apply for the low interest rate loans.

The Open House will be held between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017

City Hall Commission Chamber

105 S. Second Street

Flagler Beach, FL

 

Please take notice that individual Elected Officials, of the City of Flagler Beach may attend this meeting.  The Elected Officials, who attend will not take any action or take any vote at this meeting.  This is not an official meeting of the Flagler Beach City Commission.  This notice is being provided to meet the spirit of the Sunshine Law to inform the public that Elected Officials may be present at this meeting.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at (386) 517-2000 ext. 233 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Flagler County opens assistance center with the City of Flagler Beach Thursday through Saturday

September 27, 2017 – A Flagler County Assistance Center will be open Thursday through Saturday at the Wickline Center, and transportation will be available to those who need it. Residents who need assistance with their Hurricane Irma damages are encouraged to attend.

“We want to maximize our community’s participation in any non-profit, local, state and federal assistance that is available,” County Administrator Craig Coffey said. “There is no better way to do that than to bring the assistance closer to them. Last Saturday we went to Hidden Trails and now we are enthusiastic to be in the city of Flagler Beach.”

The Wickline Center – 800 S. Daytona Avenue, Flagler Beach – will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all three days as an assistance center. Everyone in the county who is seeking assistance from Hurricane Irma is welcome to participate.

Those who need a ride should schedule it through Flagler County Transportation at 386-313-4100. Buses are being dedicated for this purpose.

“We are waiving the pre-registration or advance scheduling, because of the need to get these folks the help and assistance they need,” said General Services Director Heidi Petito.

Residents who have not yet registered with FEMA, or who have been denied by FEMA, will be able to speak directly with FEMA representatives.

Those residents who need help with vegetative debris, or a flooded home, or who have some other need that has arisen as a direct result of Hurricane Irma may also find the center helpful. Lastly, those with housing, food, and other unmet needs from the hurricane may also find available resources.

City and County staff and elected officials will be at the center to assist residents over the three days.

 

Other agencies at the three-day Flagler County Assistance Center in Flagler Beach include the following:

• Flagler County Volunteer Services
• Department of Children and Families for SNAP (formerly The Food Stamp Program) food assistance for Hurricane Irma victims
• The American Red Cross
• SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
• Flagler County Social Services
• Flagler County Senior Services
• CareerSource
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Materials will be available from the Flagler County Home Builders Association to provide information about contractor licensing/fraud
• Stewart Marchman Act

Residents may have to park a distance away from the Wickline Center, as parking is limited to slightly more than 60 spots in the direct vicinity. A golf cart will run regularly all three days to shuttle those to and from the center.

 

The nearest FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is located at the UF Wind Mitigation “Hurricane House,” 3111 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine. It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

Residents may also register online with FEMA at https://www.disasterassistance.gov and for a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. Even residential properties are required to apply for an SBA loan to receive assistance.

Hurricane Irma – Building Department Assistance

The following information is being disseminated to our residents as well as the local media in order to provide valuable and timely information regarding building repairs in our City associated with Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma damaged many homes in our City and the process of repairing and/or rebuilding homes as quickly, efficiently and correctly is extremely important to our community.

Single family residences and duplexes that require the removal of sheet rock do not require a licensed contractor.  A City issued permit must be obtained for the removal of sheetrock and the City will waive the permitting fee for the removal of sheet rock from homes.

Homes that are being rebuilt require a City issued permit for the installation of sheet rock.  The cost for the permit is based on the amount of work required, and the cost for a sheet rock permit in our City is typically between $60 and $80.  The City will only issue permits to those contractors that are licensed to install sheet rock.

Our City Building Inspector is extremely knowledgeable and he will work diligently with our residents to help answer questions and provide guidance.  Hurricane Irma has tested the resolve of our community and we’re committed to assisting our residents as we rebuild our beautiful City.

If there are any questions regarding the removal and/or installation of sheet rock, building permits or building codes, please feel free to contact our Building Department at (386) 517-2000.