Ian! For some, this may have been their first hurricane. Other residents may remember the devastation wrecked by three back-to-back hurricanes in 2004. Now that the storm has passed, here is some information that may help. Osceola County has an online map of road closures due to flooding. To view, go to https://bit. ly/3fAs1P8. For Polk County’s Poinciana residents with questions regarding hurricane debris, call 800-375-0844. For more information, go to https:// bit.ly/3RDsgXe. Florida law prohibits price increases for essentials on storm related services. To report price gouging, go to https:// bit.ly/3RdZeNI or call, 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.
It is interesting to note, as soon as the roadways were somewhat accessible, there were five accidents on Poinciana’s main roadways. In addition, a number of vehicles misjudged flooded roadways and got stuck in the water. But, the storm also showed kindness in the community. Members of Iglesia Tercer Dia Shalom prepared and delivered hot meals for residents in Village 7 who did not have electricity. Countless other unsung heroes helped their neighbors during Hurricane Ian. Let’s hold on to the spirit of community.
With that in mind, we’ve earned the right to a fun meal on Friday — or is it, Fri-yay! First Friday Food Trucks are back from 5-8 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center parking lot (445 Marigold Ave.). Come ready to eat!
The Big Red Bus will be at HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital (325 Cypress Pkwy.) on Oct. 11th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, a Halloween t-shirt and a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Appointments are encouraged, so go to https://bit.ly/3M0S6Dc and use the sponsor code 26836.
Coffee Talk-Medicare 101 takes place on Oct. 13th from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn about new Medicare guidelines while enjoying a “cup of Joe” at the Poinciana Community Center. Sponsored by Humana, registration is required. To register, call 863-313-3655.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email lisaconcepcion810@ yahoo.com.
