Naples Fire-Rescue Department

🎆 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 & 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🎆

On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of independence.

The City of Naples will commemorate this historic milestone with the America 250 Celebration, including a Fourth of July Parade and a fireworks display over the Naples coastline.

As we approach this once-in-a-generation celebration, Naples Fire-Rescue encourages all residents to plan ahead for a safe and responsible holiday. Early preparation helps prevent injuries, fires, and emergencies.

🎆 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐒

• Use fireworks outdoors only
• Keep water nearby
• Supervise children at all times
• Follow all instructions and laws
• Keep distance from homes and dry areas
• Never relight malfunctioning fireworks

⚠️ 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑

Fireworks can cause fires, injuries, and serious hazards if used improperly.

4th of July Parade - Begins at 9 AM

*𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐄*

The parade will begin at 9:00 AM at the corner of 3rd Street South and 5th Avenue South. Parade participants will walk east on 5th Avenue South and turn south (right) onto 8th Street South, ending in front of City Hall.

*Please do not sit along 3rd Street South as staging will be taking place there.

Are you interested in participating in this historic celebration honoring America 250? Review the parade rules and send the completed entry form to [email protected].

For more information, visit: https://www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/america-250-celebration

𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 - 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟗 𝐏𝐌

This dazzling and patriotic display of fireworks will begin at approximately 9:00 PM and can be viewed from all City of Naples beaches.

Due to construction at the pier, this year’s fireworks will be shot off from a barge at a different location along the City of Naples coastline. The location of the fireworks is TBD, but will be visible from all City of Naples beaches. More information will be provided.

Naples Fire-Rescue remains committed to prevention, education, and emergency response.

Let's celebrate 250 years of American independence safely and responsibly.

𝐈𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟗𝟏𝟏 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲.

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭

To date, our reports are showing a higher number of nests compared to false crawls, and your cooperation is a big reason why. On one of the City’s beaches, what started as 25 lighting compliance cases has dwindled to just three - a testament to the effort and care shown by our community.

A darker shoreline, combined with the City’s ongoing dune restoration (more on this below) and the natural regrowth of vegetation, is creating a safer environment for nesting sea turtles.

𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮

• 194 Nests (↓ 20 compared to this time last year)
• 146 False Crawls (↓ 93 compared to this time last year)

The decline in false crawls positively suggests successful nesting behavior overall: female sea turtles are reaching the beach, finding safe spots to lay their eggs, and returning to the Gulf undisturbed - exactly as nature intended.

𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙐𝙥 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠

Peak nesting season is upon us, and that means hatchlings are coming! This year's dry conditions may push some to emerge ahead of schedule, and when they do, their sprint to the Gulf leaves no room for error. Artificial lights can disorient them, often with fatal consequences; therefore, it's important we continue doing our part:

• Close window coverings after sunset

• Turn off unnecessary beachfront lighting at night

• Use turtle-safe bulbs and shielded fixtures

• Before leaving the beach: fill in holes, flatten sandcastles, and remove all items

• Observe quietly, and respectfully, from afar

• Avoid using flashlights and flash photography on the beach at night

• Report distressed wildlife to the FWC at 888-404-3922 or online (Wildlife Alert)

• Use marked paths; walking on dunes destroys vegetation, accelerating erosion

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙥

Follow the City of Naples on Instagram and Facebook for more nesting season updates, reminders, and conservation tips throughout the summer.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐬

A heartfelt thank you to Collier County staff and City residents who've rolled up their sleeves to replant dune vegetation along our beaches.

The plants are still young and fragile, so please walk only on marked paths and enjoy the beach away from the dunes - keep chairs, umbrellas, and gear on the open sand, not on the vegetation.

Together, we can help these plants take root, strengthen our dunes, and protect our beaches.

Pictured: dune vegetation regrowth near Naples Cay.

City of Naples, FL - Government | (239) 213-1030
NaplesGov.com | Follow us on social media and subscribe to our other e-communications below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityofNaplesFL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityofnaplesflofficial

E-Communications: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001eBjUxblxpyqhAqpSpgLOoov-oCMxpxc3MCAteZhPv8GluYNlj-KwJtUBbMJXlnspMrf_piISAoldUj7yF7oCvJmtFIje76ldMAomcG4_7vD-GwN27ZVtTPJ2PCm7c8XwicAF7p3MMrM5eiMXE5Uhc6ENE9B0_m6XhBHxtL-y3mQ%3D

🚨 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢, 𝐅𝐋 𝐚𝐭 𝟐:𝟓𝟐 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐃𝐓 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 🚨

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&product=SPS&issuedby=MFL

🗓️ 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟖 | 🕝 𝟐:𝟓𝟐 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐃𝐓

• Issued by the US National Weather Service Miami Florida
An earthquake has occurred just west of Cuba in the southern Gulf region around 2:00 PM EDT.

• According to the United States Geological Survey, the event has been revised to a magnitude 6.1 at a depth of approximately 10 km. Initial reports placed the magnitude at 6.4.

🌊 𝐓𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:

• No tsunami danger is expected from this event. ❌

• A Tsunami Information Statement has been issued. For official information, visit tsunami.gov.

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

While earthquakes are uncommon in Florida, residents should know how to respond in the event of shaking.

🏠 𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬:

• Drop to the ground to avoid being knocked over

• Cover your head and neck

• Take shelter under sturdy furniture if available

• Remain in place until shaking stops

• Stay away from windows and objects that may fall

🌳 𝐈𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬:

• Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and utility lines

⚠️ 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬:

• Check yourself and others for injuries

• Be alert for possible aftershocks

• Avoid damaged structures and downed power lines

• Follow instructions from local officials and emergency officials

📍 Stay informed through official sources for updates.

© 2026 National Weather Service

On Friday, June 5, the City of Naples Fire-Rescue Department welcomed students and staff from St Ann Catholic School for a visit to Station One.

Students had the opportunity to meet firefighters, explore fire apparatus, learn about fire safety, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the important work our crews do every day.

Thank you to the students and staff for visiting Station One. We enjoyed sharing fire safety information and giving a closer look at our daily operations.

🚒

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫:

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 4th St S between 3rd Ave S and 4th Ave S


𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞(𝐬) & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞(𝐬): Weather permitting, today through Thursday, June 11

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬: Crews are repairing a break in the reclaimed water main on 4th St S. To complete the repair, a portion of 4th St S will be closed, and reclaimed water service will be interrupted for homes south of Central Ave, including Port Royal and Gordon Dr.
Note(s):

Residents should use their alley access to avoid the work area.
Please use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Thank you for your patience as we work to safely restore service and the roadway.

🌀 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season storm names & seasonal outlook are here!

While this season is predicted to be slightly below average in storm activity, that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down.

❗️ It only takes one storm to make a major impact so now is the time to prepare! FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare

🌀 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲
📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏 – 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎

🌊 Storm surge can be life-threatening.

Knowing your evacuation zone before a hurricane threatens our area helps you make informed decisions and act quickly if evacuations are ordered.

📍 Know Your Zone. Know Your Route. Know Your Plan.

🔎 Check your zone today: Floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone/

🌪️ 𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌪️

📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏 – 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is now underway. Residents are encouraged to take time now to review emergency plans, assemble supplies, and ensure they are prepared before any storm threatens our area.

Peak activity typically occurs August through October, making early preparation critical for safety.

✔ Stay informed through official alerts
✔ Know your evacuation zone
✔ Have supplies ready for at least 7 days
✔ Do not wait until a storm is approaching to prepare

Preparedness today saves lives tomorrow.

Preparedness starts long before a storm appears on the horizon. 🌪️

As part of our ongoing readiness efforts, key leadership and personnel gathered at the Fire Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for a hurricane preparedness exercise. The drill brought together department directors, emergency management staff, including Fire Chief Phillip Pennington, Police Chief Ciro Dominguez, City Manager Gary Young, and other essential personnel to strengthen coordination, communication, and leadership collaboration ahead of hurricane season.

Effective emergency response begins well before a storm makes landfall. Through training, planning, and teamwork, we continue to ensure our community is prepared for whatever hurricane season may bring.