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Local, federal officials to meet with Good Samaritan property residents

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Tonight, local and federal officials will be holding a town hall in Osceola County with the Good Samaritan residents and their families.

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It’s happening after weeks of complaints by the residents, who said they’re feeling out of the loop.

The county lifted its evacuation order for the Good Samaritan property on Monday afternoon, allowing some people to go back into their homes.

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Good Samaritan officials plan to destroy the communities that have now flooded twice in five years, accounting for five and a half of the community’s eight independent living neighborhoods.

Residents have been asked to sign lease termination agreements and liability waivers by the end of the month. Otherwise, leases will be ended on Dec. 1.

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Some residents said they are working with lawyers to possibly sue, because they said they weren’t told their homes were in a flood zone. Now, a lot of people in the area are looking for a place to live.

Monday’s meeting will feature the county, FEMA, community legal services and other agencies available to answer questions.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.