Safety Articles

Leadership on Traffic Issues is Needed And It Starts With Us

If you live in Estero, you don’t need a study to tell you traffic is worsening. You feel it every day on I-75, Corkscrew Road, U.S. 41, and the backroads that used to be shortcuts. Growth is accelerating, infrastructure is struggling to keep up, and safety concerns...

How you can impact development in greater Estero

How you can impact development in greater Estero

How You Can Impact the Future of Greater Estero Development | Traffic | Planning Engage Estero, an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit Community Engagement Association, believes there is a critical need to look closely at the collective impact on traffic because of...

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Low hanging tree limbs impact fire safety!

Low hanging tree limbs impact fire safety!

Low Hanging Limbs Damage Fire Equipment Low hanging tree limbs along access roads cause preventable damage to the community's fire equipment. Not only does this waste community funds on repairs, it could possibly cause delay and unnecessary difficulty for firefighters...

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The Dangers Associated with Septic Systems

The Dangers Associated with Septic Systems

The Dangers Associated with Septic Systems Estero has changed dramatically since the first inhabitants settled in the early 1900s. These early settlement areas did not have sanitary sewer systems, and homes relied on wells and septic systems. Some of those holdover...

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East Corkscrew Construction and Development Updates

East Corkscrew Construction and Development Updates

East Corkscrew Construction and Development Updates: Courtesy of the East Corkscrew Alliance - Introduction On January 23, 2023, the East Corkscrew Alliance hosted a meeting to update local stakeholders primarily on the status of Corkscrew Road construction, but also...

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Repairs after Ian

Repairing Hurricane Damage?

Information You Should Know When Looking to Repair Your Home After Hurricane Ian The ECCL has been working hard to assist families suffering hardship and heartbreak following hurricane Ian. The ECCL, which relies on donations to continue its work, has donated $5,000...

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road construction zone

Why Reducing Speed Matters

Reducing Speed Matters Especially in Construction Zones Prepared by Mark Ruset, ECCL’s Co-Chair, Safety and Transportation Council [1] National Safety Council (NSC) analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) https://safer-america.com To enhance...

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