How The Glenview at Pelican Bay Is Helping Naples Get Hurricane-Ready.

Naples, Florida — Early 2026 forecasts may point to a quieter Atlantic season overall, but meteorologists are sounding a different alarm for Southwest Florida, citing exceptionally warm Gulf waters and an elevated risk of rapid intensification near Naples and Fort Myers.

Long recognized by Collier County emergency officials and neighboring communities as a leader in hurricane preparedness, The Glenview at Pelican Bay takes a proactive, year-round approach, ensuring residents remain safe, informed, and supported before, during, and after landfall. They are also making themselves available to other communities and condo associations to share best practices.

Preparation at The Glenview begins long before a storm is named. The community’s Hurricane Committee — comprised of executive leadership, department heads, and safety specialists — meets regularly throughout the year and increases coordination as storms approach. This team works in close collaboration with Collier County Emergency Management to monitor forecasts, execute safety protocols, and communicate with residents and families in real time.

"I bring three decades of high-level operational experience to the senior living sector," says George Pinilla, Director of Plant Operations at The Glenview, who holds more than 20 FEMA certifications spanning Incident Command, Disaster Management, and critical hazard response. "Due diligence is everything when it comes to equipment. It needs to be up and running constantly so it's immediately ready when you need it. The Glenview sets the standard for what a well-maintained community should look like. When hurricane season comes, we're on top of it."

A defining feature of The Glenview’s meticulous plan is its state-of-the-art generator system, capable of powering the entire community — including residences, medical services, and essential infrastructure. This level of capacity is uncommon among senior living communities and ensures uninterrupted comfort and care even during extended outages. Following Hurricane Irma in 2017, the state of Florida mandated that all high-rise and healthcare communities in the state have emergency generator power. For Premier Place, the community's on-site health center for Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing, The Glenview had a generator that provided limited power to certain areas and services. Now that generator system has been upgraded to provide power to the entire community.

“Our generator is unique,” says Executive Director Daniel Gomez, “as no other community in the area has its capacity for emergency situations.” Care of the system is regulated by the state, which requires The Glenview to automatically switch to complete generator power once per month throughout the year, running everything on the generator for ½ hour, and completing extensive data during that time which is then reported to the state.

In addition, The Glenview’s multi-channel communication system keeps residents and their families continuously informed. Through phone alerts, digital updates, and staff outreach, the community-maintains transparency and reassurance at every stage of the storm.

Another unique feature is that dedicated staff members remain on-site around the clock, providing hands-on assistance and continuity of care. Past storms, such as 2024’s Hurricane Milton, have demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach, with staff staying overnight to ensure uninterrupted support for residents.

“Hurricane preparedness isn’t just about equipment and protocols — it’s about people,” says Executive Director Daniel Gomez who heads The Glenview Hurricane Committee. “At The Glenview, we take pride in ensuring our residents feel safe, supported, and connected no matter the circumstances.”

When evacuation is required, The Glenview moves swiftly, transporting Independent Living and Premier Place Skilled Nursing residents to secure partner locations while maintaining full-service support every step of the way. This capability ensures everyone is protected under all storm scenarios, including severe storm surge or mandatory evacuation orders. There is even a well-designed plan to move all resident and staff cars to higher ground. In 2024, The Glenview staff efficiently and calmly evacuated close to 200 residents and moved every car in their lot to higher ground — a feat that drew attention from neighboring condo associations, who reached out to The Glenview to learn their best practices firsthand.

“We have strong relationships with our neighbors," says Gomez. "When a storm is approaching, we're all in communication. That's what being part of this community means. We look out for each other."

About The Glenview at Pelican Bay

The Glenview at Pelican Bay is Naples' only equity-ownership LifeCare community, offering residents a rare combination of financial security, resort-style living, and access to award-winning care — all within one of Florida's most desirable coastal settings. Managed by Life Care Services (LCS), ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction among independent senior living communities by J.D. Power, The Glenview delivers an exceptional standard of living at every level. Residents enjoy chef-driven dining and a rich calendar of activities and enrichment programs, all steps from home. For those who need it, Premier Place — the community's on-site health center — provides a full continuum of care. For more information, visit glenviewnaples.com or call (239) 977-9744.