Debris clean-up has hit a glitch in Florida [View all]

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Last edited Fri Oct 6, 2017, 07:25 PM - Edit history (1)

If you want to see how poor Republican led states have an effect on your pocket, this is it. Almost a month outside of Irma and those who live in private areas are deciding to eat the cost of debris removal on their own, rather than wait. Apparently, regulation with debris contractors has been less than expected.

But I also started an inquiry in the Florida group to see if this is a legit cost for HOAs to pick up. If someone has an answer, please drop in here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10455670

Attorney General Pam Bondi investigating debris-removal companies after Hurricane Irma

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi issued investigative subpoenas Monday to three debris-removal companies as part of a state probe into allegations the companies are failing to live up to terms set in pre-storm contracts with cities and counties, including some in Central Florida.

The companies include AshBritt, which had several contracts in Central Florida, including Apopka and Orange County; and Ceres Environmental Services, which had a deal with Seminole County.

“Sitting debris is a health and safety hazard and needs to be removed as soon as possible — but instead of doing their jobs and helping Floridians recover, apparently some contractors are delaying the work or requesting higher rates,” Bondi said in a statement released by her office.

The subpoenas seek to answer questions about the slow progress of debris removal after Hurricane Irma, which hit Central Florida on Sept. 10.



http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/hurricane-irma-recovery/os-pam-bondi-issues-subpeonas-debris-removal20171002-story.html