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a message from your publisher Life in Naples IS PROUD TO BE
AN AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE
THE NEXT 45 DAYS 2 ND PLACE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
REPORTING IN 2020
he next 45 days are the most important in starting the
Trecovery for the City of Naples and Collier County.
CITY OF NAPLES SPECIFIC CHALLENGES INCLUDE: Life in Naples
A. The Floodplain Manager has left the city.
B. The Director of the Building Department has left THE MAGAZINE OF NAPLES
the City.

C. Long time Streets and Storm Water Manager Volume 12 Issue 7 November 2022
left several months ago.
D. Zero years of experience on City Council dealing with Hurricanes and
Disaster Recovery. 1415 Panther Lane • Suite #418
E. History of long Council meetings and taking months/years to complete Naples, FL 34109
decisions on mayor projects (Beach Hotel, Beach Outfalls). 239.572.0051
reg@regbuxton.com
COLLIER COUNTY CHALLENGES: www.LifeInNaples.net
A. The sheer magnitude of damage and needs
B. Key personnel vacancies Text Copyright 2022 all rights reserved.
Decisions must be made quickly and materials ordered. Remember the huge area No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
of destruction created by the storm. Every area that was damaged will be ordering by any electronic or mechanical means without
from the same vendors. permission from the publisher. Life in Naples regrets
MANPOWER that no responsibility can be accepted for
A. Unskilled workers will be in short supply and no longer will be working for unsolicited material. Opinions expressed by contributors
minimum wages — think $25/35 OR MORE PER HOUR. This is the workforce or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher.
that will be tearing everything down so it can be rebuilt.
B. Skilled trades people will be even more in demand and there are fewer of
them. They will command and receive much higher wages than before. Based
on history, could be double wages. These are the ones who make everything
look finished, or work (electricians)…
MATERIALS Publisher Reg Buxton
A. Dry Wall
B. Structural Items Account Executive Colette M. Beringer
C. Appliances, for instance water heaters — the state could need 25/50 thousand 312.315.9549
of them. Know any business that has that many? How long would it take to add
that number to normal production runs? Add A/C units, kitchen appliances
and furniture, etc. Contributing Writers Bill Barnett
D. Sea Wall, Boat Docks and Marinas. Vessels not damaged need to be somewhere. Sandra Lee Buxton
Those damaged but able to be restored will need parts and skilled labor to Diana Jarrett
repair. Lois Bolin
E. Roofing materials and labor to install them. Jeff Lytle
This is a partial list, but you get the point. Claudia Polzin
PEOPLE, THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF ALL Paula Allia
A. Medical Professionals — Not all injuries are physical. The whole body of our Tina Osceola
citizens, especially children, will need care.
B. Ministers, Rabbis, Priests — Our well being and stress tolerance will be tested. Graphic Design Linda Peters
Who better capable to calm the soul, reduce anxiety and instill a sense of hope?
C. Spouse — A strong one brings support and understanding. They are there when
needed the most.
D. First Responders — They have seen things no one should see: suffering, injuries
and death. Many of these events will stay with them for way too long.
The next 45 days will set the tone for the rest of our lives. Life in Naples Magazine
is now a Community Partner of the

REG BUXTON, Publisher

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