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Preparing for a flood is very important, but you should also prepare for handling the aftermath of the storm. Flood damage is a like a time bomb, and to prevent mold or structural damage you must do everything you can to quickly and concisely and as soon as possible. To help you learn how to handle this situation, we've put together this list of what to do after a household flood.
1. Do Not Re-EnterAfter leaving the flooded home, do not re-enter until trained emergency workers tell you it is safe. Floodwaters can harm or damage the foundation of your home and make it an unsafe structure to reenter.
2. Take Caution When EatingDon't eat or drink anything that has been in contact with flood water. Flood water can and usually does contain unsanitary materials and residue which is not safe to ingest.
3. Remove Water BlockageIf you put sandbags or other blocks around your home to keep water out, remember they may also be holding water in after the flood. If the structure is safe, open windows, doors, and remove blocks to let some water out. Only approach or touch flood water or flooded areas in proper attire, (gloves, mask, boots, water proof jacket, goggles, etc).
4. Flood InsuranceIf you had flood insurance, don't move or touch anything until you've contacted them. This is because they must come and observe and assess the damage in it's original state. Also be sure not to throw out anything that should be checked by the insurance associates as well.
5. Take PicturesAs hard as it is, having thorough documentation of the flood is likely to come in handy. Go throughout the home and take pictures of any and all flood-damaged areas. Check ceilings, walls, and floors diligently to make sure you don't miss a thing.
6. Watch The Kids!It is imperative not to let children play or touch anything that floodwater has. Even if the floodwater resigns from an area, that area still has infectious bacteria that are dangerous to you and yours. Be sure to sit children down and thoroughly discuss and explain the dangers of floods, floodwater and the aftermath.
7. If You Must LeaveIf for any reason you need to leave your flood-damaged home (to go to a hotel, friends, or get something to eat) be sure to secure the house before you leave. Lock all windows and doors, and try to cover up and holes or unstable structure. Although it's regrettable, looters have been known to target flooded areas for undamaged materials in unsupervised homes.
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If you're unsure about the water damage to your home or have water still residing in the basement or other area, call in some help. Water damage specialists can help you with a multitude of things from assessing damage, to removing water, to cleaning up the mess it leaves. Your insurance may even pay for this work as it's preventive work that could save them money
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Naples is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. As of July 1, 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 21,653.[2] Naples is a principal city of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated total population of 315,839 on July 1, 2007.[5] Although Naples is officially the county seat of Collier County,[6] the courthouse is located east of the city in unincorporated East Naples.[7]
Contents[hide]1 History 2 Demographics 3 Economy 4 Geography and climate 5 Education 6 Healthcare 7 Area attractions 8 Performing arts and culture 9 Beaches, parks and recreation areas 10 Points of interest 11 Notable residents 12 References 13 External links
[edit] HistoryNaples was founded during the late 1880s by former Confederate general and Kentucky U.S. Senator John Stuart Williams and his partner, Louisville businessman Walter N. Haldeman, the publisher of the Louisville Courier-Journal. Throughout the 1870s and '80's, magazine and newspaper stories telling of the area's mild climate and abundant fish and game likened it to the sunny Italian peninsula. The name Naples caught on when promoters described the bay as "surpassing the bay in Naples, Italy".
[edit] DemographicsSee also: Naples-Marco Island metropolitan areaAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 20,976 people, 10,803 households, and 6,568 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,744.3 per square mile (673.2/km2). There were 16,956 housing units at an average density of 1,410.0 per square mile (544.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.50% White, 4.6% Black, 0.12% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.2% of the population.
There were 10,803 households out of which 10.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.38.
In the city the population was spread out with 10.9% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 14.5% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 42.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61 years. For every 100 females there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $71,553, and the median income for a family was $102,262. Males had a median income of $86,092 versus $30,948 for females. The per capita income for the city was $61,141. About 3.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] EconomyThe economy of Naples is based largely on tourism. Along with Marco Island and the Everglades, the city makes up the popular vacation area known as the Paradise Coast. Fortune 1000 company Health Management Associates is located just north of the city limits. The area is also home to technology company INgage Networks and medical equipment manufacturer Arthrex. In 2009, Naples was ranked as one of the 10 pricey cities worth its high cost.[8]
[edit] Geography and climateNaples is located at 26°09?11″N 81°47?55″W? / ?26.152941°N 81.798510°W? / 26.152941; -81.798510[9] on U.S. Highway 41 between Miami (to the east) and Fort Myers (to the north).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.4 square miles (37 km2), of which 12.03 square miles (31 km2) is land and 2.38 square miles (6 km2) is water(16.53%).
Naples' climate falls just within the tropical classification, more precisely the tropical wet and dry or savanna type (Aw under the Köppen system).
[hide]Climate data for Naples, FL Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 88(31.1) 89(31.7) 91(32.8) 95(35) 95(35) 98(36.7) 98(36.7) 98(36.7) 99(37.2) 95(35) 91(32.8) 89(31.7) 99(37.2) Average high °F (°C) 75(23.9) 76(24.4) 80(26.7) 83(28.3) 87(30.6) 90(32.2) 91(32.8) 91(32.8) 90(32.2) 87(30.6) 82(27.8) 76(24.4) 84(28.9) Average low °F (°C) 54(12.2) 54(12.2) 58(14.4) 62(16.7) 67(19.4) 72(22.2) 73(22.8) 73(22.8) 73(22.8) 68(20) 62(16.7) 56(13.3) 64(17.8) Record low °F (°C) 26(-3.3) 28(-2.2) 33(0.6) 39(3.9) 52(11.1) 59(15) 62(16.7) 63(17.2) 59(15) 46(7.8) 31(-0.6) 27(-2.8) 26(-3.3) Precipitation inches (mm) 2.008(51.0) 2.169(55.1) 2.079(52.8) 1.992(50.6) 4.209(106.9) 8.181(207.8) 7.98(202.7) 8.051(204.5) 8.11(206.0) 3.598(91.4) 1.992(50.6) 1.531(38.9) 51.902(1,318.3) Sunshine hours 150.3 155.3 165.3 195.4 225.1 290.2 295.2 275.3 250 200.4 175.6 160.7 2,737.6 Source: Template:National Weather Service Miami, FL
[edit] EducationNaples schools are part of the District School Board of Collier County.
Elementary schools serving Naples include:[10]
Golden Terrace (Golden Gate) Big Cypress (Golden Gate) Lely (East Naples) Avalon (East Naples) Calusa Park (East Naples) Saint Ann's Catholic Middle School (Naples) Royal Palm Academy First Baptist Academy Community School of Naples Naples Christian Academy Lake Park (Naples) Sea Gate (Naples) Shadowlawn (unincorporated area) Golden Gate (Golden Gate) Vineyards (North Naples) Manatee (Naples) Park Shore (Naples) Naples Park (North Naples) Naples Adventist Christian School Oakridge (North Naples) Seacrest Country Day School Poinciana Sabal Palm (Golden Gate Estates) Corkscrew (Golden Gate Estates) The middle schools in Naples are Royal Palm Academy, First Baptist Academy, [Community School of Naples], Naples Christian Academy, Gulfview Middle School, Golden Gate Middle School, Manatee Middle School, East Naples Middle School, Oakridge Middle School, Pine Ridge Middle School, North Naples Middle School and Cypress Palm Middle School.
The high schools in Naples are: Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Community School of Naples, Barron Collier High School, Naples High School, Gulf Coast High School, Saint John Neumann High School, First Baptist Academy High School, Lely High School, Golden Gate High School and Palmetto Ridge High School.
Hodges University (formerly International College) offers Associate, Bachelor and Graduate degrees,[11] and is located northeast of the city with a second campus in Fort Myers, about 30 miles north of Naples. Ave Maria University, the first Catholic university established in the U.S. since 1963, is located northeast of the city.[12] Florida Gulf Coast University is located just outside of Estero, which is between the cities of Bonita Springs and Fort Myers to the north. Naples is also the new home of Ave Maria School of Law. The law school was originally located in Ann Arbor, Michigan from its inception until May 2009. In August 2009, classes began at the new campus in Vineyards.
With over 800 alumni living in Naples, the Ohio State University once established the nation's biggest alumni club in the early 2000s (outside of Columbus, Ohio). This is most likely due in large part to the overwhelming amount of Midwesterners who have relocated (snowbirds) to Naples.[13]
[edit] HealthcareThe region is served by the NCH Healthcare System, which currently has 681 beds between two hospitals, and Physician's Regional Health Care System, which has two hospitals and currently 201 beds and is owned by Health Management Associates, headquartered in Naples, Florida.
CHS Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit “safety net” health care provider with 12 health care facilities located throughout Naples and Collier County and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program. CHS Healthcare provides basic primary and preventative medical and dental health care services. In the 2007 calendar year, CHS provided services to over 45,000 persons in Collier County (65% are children) for a total of nearly 186,000 patient visits.
[edit] Area attractionsNaples is home to several major land reserves, including the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and Picayune Strand State Forest. The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is known not only for its 11,000 acres (45 km2) of landscape and wildlife, but for a two and a half mile length boardwalk winding through the sanctuary.[14] The Naples area is also home to the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, which dates back to 1919.[15]
The city is served by the Naples Municipal Airport. Yellow Air Taxi also provides service to Key West, Florida. Southwest Florida International Airport, in South Fort Myers, Florida, handles the vast majority of commercial air traffic in and out of the region, with over 8 million passengers in 2007.[16]
Downtown Naples is home to The Naples Players and the 5th Avenue South and 3rd Street South shopping districts, which feature a variety of antique shops. Gallery Row, also downtown, is a concentration among the numerous art galleries spread throughout the downtown area. The Village on Venetian Bay is an upscale open-air shopping district on the Gulf coast. Located directly off of Tamiami Trail are the Waterside Shops, an upscale open-air center. Near downtown on Naples Bay and the Gordon River is the shopping district Tin City. This open-air shopping center specializes in antiques and handmade local novelties. Also near downtown is Big Cypress Market Place with over 100 diverse vendors. Naples hosts The Oliver Group Champions Cup of the Outback Champions Tennis Series each year. Naples is also the home to swamp buggy races, held three times each year at the Florida Sports Park.
Tourism is a main industry for the City of Naples.
[edit] Performing arts and cultureNaples is home to The Naples Players, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Philharmonic Orchestra and Theatre Zone Equity Theatre Company.[17]
[edit] Beaches, parks and recreation areasThe beach on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico is more than 10 miles long, and is noted for its cleanliness and pristine white sand. In 2005, Naples was voted the best beach in America by the Travel Channel.[18]
Naples beaches include:
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Clam Pass Beach Park, Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier (Naples Pier), Vanderbilt Beach, North Gulfshore Boulevard Beach, Lowdermilk Beach Park.
The Naples Fishing Pier is one of the area's better-known landmarksWith more than 80 championship golf courses in the Naples area, Naples is the self-titled "Golf Capital of the World", claiming to have more holes per capita than any other community.
In December 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist met with Chicago Cubs president Crane Kenney, chairman Tom Ricketts and other team officials about possibly moving the Chicago Cubs' spring training and minor league facilities from Mesa, Arizona to Naples.[19]
[edit] Points of interestKeewaydin Club The Naples Players Naples Botanical Garden Theatre Zone Equity Theatre Company Palm Cottage Naples Depot [edit] Notable residents
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Naples is community with a large population of second home owners, many of whom are affluent and may own several homes. There is large transient population that lives there during the winter months. The names listed below are people who own homes in Naples or are known to live in Naples. Some are full-time residents and others may be only part time residents or simply home owners who visit periodically.
Buzz Aldrin - American astronaut, author Barry Alvarez - Former Head Football Coach at the University of Wisconsin[20] Bill Bain - consultant Robert Bergenheim - Founder of the Boston Business Journal[21] Larry Bird - former American NBA basketball player.[22] Neal Boortz – radio host, commentator, lawyer, and best-selling author. Ben Bova - Author, over 100 science fiction and non-fiction books Mary Carillo - Former professional tennis player and sportscaster Conlan Carter – airline pilot and former television and film actor; formerly resided in Naples Robin Cook (novelist), American author Sean Cullen- current Tight End at the University of New Hampshire Wildcats College Football Team Mike Ditka – former American football NFL player, television commentator, and coach.[23] Keith Eloi - Professional NFL Player Janet Evanovich, American author Chris Farren, Vocalist/Guitar for punk/indie band Fake Problems[24] Bill Gates - Founder of Microsoft Dick Gephardt - Former Majority Leader of the US House of Representatives (Pelican Bay) Mitch Holleman – American child actor who is most notable for his portrayal of Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba. Don Healy - Former American football, NFL player. Alex Lifeson - Guitarist for Canadian rock band Rush Robert Ludlum (deceased) – American author of twenty-one thriller novels Mark Mangino- Former Head Football coach at University of Kansas April Masini - TV and film executive, author and relationship advice columnist. Rocco Mediate, professional golfer[25] Wally Phillips – former Chicago radio personality (deceased)[26]