Venice Residents Provide Feedback on Hurricane Preparedness for 2024
Residents of Venice, Florida, offered feedback on the city’s hurricane preparedness through a recent survey conducted by the Citizens Advisory Board. Key concerns included faster debris cleanup and assistance for vulnerable populations. The findings will be presented to the City Council for discussion on potential improvements.
In Venice, Florida, residents expressed their opinions on the city’s performance during the 2024 hurricane season through a community survey. The Venice Citizens Advisory Board conducted this study and presented it during a meeting on Wednesday. Approximately 900 residents participated, providing feedback on various aspects of hurricane response, including storm warnings and sandbag availability.
Dr. Mary Davis, chair of the Venice Citizens Advisory Board, noted, “What we heard is that people would like more debris to be cleaned up faster, and more assistance for our elderly population who made need more help escaping during the hurricanes.” Attendees at the meeting shared additional concerns as part of the community dialogue on preparing for future storms.
Resident Loretta Elliott emphasized the need for improvements to Flamingo Ditch, which suffered from flooding last season. She remarked, “I want something done about Flamingo Ditch which flooded and overflowed last season; it needs to be better prepared and dredged before this storm season.”
The feedback gathered from this three-week survey will be brought before the Venice City Council for evaluation during a meeting scheduled for April 8, as the community seeks enhancements for the next hurricane season.
The Venice Citizens Advisory Board’s recent survey highlights residents’ concerns regarding the city’s emergency responses during the 2024 hurricane season. Recommendations for improved debris cleanup and support for the elderly were emphasized, alongside specific requests for infrastructure improvements. The Council’s upcoming review of these findings signals a proactive approach as the community prepares for the next storm season.
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