FACING THE CHALLENGES OF NATURAL DISASTERS Emergency preparedness for extreme weather and other disasters is a priority for the Greater Naples Fire District and a discipline they’ve refined over years of experience. Wolfe’s leadership shows a pragmatic approach to disaster response, particularly when it comes to hurricanes. “A hurricane is not an unplanned event,” he explains.“We know it’s coming. The district also mobilizes neighborhood-based Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) to bridge the gap between professional responders and the public.“These groups are trained to handle low-level but critical tasks,” Wolfe explains. “They help us canvass neighborhoods during a search for a missing person or distribute information after a disaster. It’s organized, proactive, and invaluable in emergencies.” 122 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 12
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