TEAM MEETING - MAY 26, 2011

On May 26,2011 our teams monthly meeting was comprised of a 2 way radio refresher, and check of our communications equipment. One radio was deemed unserviceable, and was rapidly replaced.

The first aid supplies purchased from the proceeds of our fundraiser were distributed at this meeting to prepare for the 2011 hurricane season.

OUR CERT TEAM RESPONDS TO FIRE

Due to a severe fire in the preserve, less then 1/4 mile from our east property line, the VeronaWalk Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) had its' initial activation on May 3, 2011 .

At approximately 2:15 PM the calls went out to all calling contacts. By 2:30 PM 14 team members were assembled in the Town Center, a briefing was given and we traveled to our command post at Umberto Ct. & VeronaWalk Circle. From there 2-3 member teams were given their assignments. Our mission was to look for any fire, sparks or active embers that could cause a fire within our community, any dangers to our residents and their property and to advise residents to close all windows, use their air conditioners to filter the smoke, and change the filters once the fire was put out.

We covered the entire eastern portion of our community, and are delighted to report no fires spread to VeronaWalk. Radio communication was outstanding. The team was in constant contact with the East Naples Fire Dept.and at 4:15 PM they were advised the fire was 75% contained, and the wind had shifted east away from our community. The danger to VeronaWalk was over.

At 4:25 PM we held a de-briefing, and at 4:35 PM our team deactivated.