Description

LCF Alumni are invited to join an engaging panel session focused on Collier County Emergency Disaster Preparedness. Hear from local community experts on how to prepare your family, business, and community for a disaster. 

Speaker panel:

Mike Shaw, Emergency Management Coordinator for Collier County Emergency Management

Mike is primarily tasked as an Operations lead during activations of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). He also maintains the County’s web-based disaster information management platform “WebEOC,” and as a Homeland Security and Public Safety liaison for the Division. Read Mike's bio here.

Captain Jamie Cunningham, Collier County Sheriff’s Office

Captain Cunningham began his career in law enforcement with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in 1994 where he served for 3 years before transferring to an Auxiliary Deputy and joining the North Collier Rescue Fire Department. Captain Cunningham had a successful career as a Fire Fighter, promoting up through the ranks to become Fire Chief of the North Collier Rescue Fire Department and held the position for 3 years until retiring in 2019. Rejoining the CCSO full-time as the Communications Manager, he was promoted in 2020 to Patrol Support Commander where he oversaw the Real-time Operations Center, Emergency Management, Incident Management teams, Gang and K-9 Units, Field Force and the Emergency Response Team. Read Captain Cunningham's bio here.

Ashley Maher, Disaster Ready Collier County 

Other important topics they will address include:

• How to prepare early and stay ready
• Understand County resources
• Learn how to stay informed during emergencies
• Tour the Emergency Operations Center

Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 11:30 am - 1 pm
Location: Collier County Emergency Operations Center, 8075 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples FL 34113