Hurricane Ian

PARK UPDATES:

10/7/2022

We will be turning the water back on. Please use water sparingly for essential purposes only. Short showers, minimal flushing, etc. Do not use dishwashers, washing machines, etc. Please do not use garbage disposal or pour grease down your kitchen drain. Water only. The generator is not working properly and power has not been restored back to the sewer plant. Until things are back up and running properly, please use water sparingly.

10/6/2022

10/5/2022

Coastlife Church is distributing supplies, food, water, and tarps every day from 8-10am and 4-6pm
Please boil water until further notice.
Each homeowner is responsible for the debris pick up in their own yard. J&R Services can help with debris cleanup at individual homes. Text him at 941-716-1906.
Please do not flush toilets.
The Salvation Army came to deliver hot meals for dinner.

10/4/2022 6pm

Trash pick up will resume as normal this week. Please keep your regular household trash separate from your stork debris. Recycling is on hold. Please separate storm debris. If you would like a print out with the categories for debris separation, please come to the office.
I talked to Englewood Water. They cannot give me a timeframe for water restoration. They had significant damage.
I have called the port a potty company every day since I placed the order last week. They told me they have our order ready and they are making deliveries every day. They have labor and supply shortages, but supposedly our order is ready.
The ditch behind Oriental Poppy has been reported to the county. They said they are responding to calls based on priority and urgency. They are overwhelmed with work orders, but we are on their list. We have been trying to keep the drain clear, which seems to be helping.

10/3/2022

The sewer plant has damage to two surge tanks. The sewer plant operator is working on a solution. Lift stations are full. Please do not flush toilets until further notice.

The office cannot contact FEMA on behalf of home owners. Each homeowner must do that individually.

Each homeowner is responsible for the debris on their own lot. John Mussone from J&R services can help with your cleanup. Text him at 941-716-1906

I am aware that there is water rising in the back of the park. JD is aware and I believe Steve is currently in the park checking it out. I do not have an update on that situation yet, but I will let everyone know when I do.

10/1/2022 6:40pm:

10/1/2022 3:31 am:

I75 from the Jacaranda exit through Toledo Blade is closed due to flooding. 41 in Charlotte county between Kings Highway and Marion is closed. These closures could result in large traffic delays in our area.
From Sarasota County Emergency Services: A possible levee break in area of Myakka Valley/Hidden River with the potential of 15 feet of flood water. Residents are urged to shelter in place if it is safe to do so as exit routes and roadways may be impassable. NOTE: I am not sure where this area is located. JG is not considered part of Hidden River or Myakka Valley, but it could impact traffic, road closures, etc.
There is a new location for food, water, ice, and tarp distribution. Well field Park 1251 Pinebrook Rd, Venice

9/30/2022 4:30pm

We want to make all Northern residents aware of the conditions in JG and the Venice area before you make a decision to come back. There is currently no electricity, no water, very limited cell phone coverage (if any), no sewer. It is very hard to find gas, food, and water.
Please be aware if unlicensed contractors coming to the park. After a storm like this, it is common for scams to happen. Always ask for license and insurance. You can verify the license at www.myfloridalicense.com.
Here are some phone numbers for damage restoration: FP Property Restoration 941-412-6020, Wrightway Emergency Services 941-379-8669, DAMEX 800-226-4060.
Locations where you can get food, water, ice, and tarps: Hyundai of Venice: 200 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice; Englewood Center Plaza, 200 S Indiana Avenue, Englewood; Twin Lakes Park 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota; San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL. Please bring ID to verify address. The sites will be open Saturday October 1, Sunday October 2, and Monday October 3 from 8am to 7pm.

9/27/2022 7:17am:

I want to reiterate that you should be looking to local and state officials for information regarding Hurricane Ian. We understand that the community looks to the office staff for information, but we can only repeat information from the experts. The quickest way to get up to date info is from the state and local officials.
The most recent track from the National Hurricane Center is showing landfall of a major hurricane just north of Venice. This is not a good scenario for our area and has the possibility of bringing catastrophic damage.
We expect that Sarasota County will issue an evacuation order for zone A sometime this morning. Please pay attention to local news for information regarding evacuations. If ANY zone is evacuated, this included Japanese Gardens. Taylor Ranch elementary school is a shelter, however it is the only shelter in Venice. You should know where additional shelters are located. North Port has several. Info regarding shelters and evacuations can be found on the Sarasota County Emergency Management Website
The National Hurricane Center website is a great resource.
We will do our best to keep the JG website updated, but as staff returns home to be with their own families, that may not be possible. Make yourself familiar with the news and government websites.

9/26/2022 10:30am:

Please pay attention to local and state officials regarding the potential path and impact from Hurricane Ian. If Sarasota County issues an evacuation order for any zone in the county, mobile home communities are included.
The office will be closed Tuesday- Friday. Our plan is to reopen on Monday. We will keep the community informed of the office schedule if anything changes.
The community cannot accommodate everyone's trash. Please do not bring it up to the front of the park or put it in or around the dumpster.
Please bring in any items that could become a projectile.
Bingo for this week has been canceled.