MIAMI - Capt. Philip Kenul, commanding officer of NOAA Aircraft Operations Center at McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., along with Rear Adm. David Kunkel, commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District talk about partnership response efforts during potential hurricanes and the importance of preparedness prior to the arrival of a hurricane. Government agencies have a responsibility to alert citizens and respond to those in distress. Coast Guard photo by PA1 Dana Warr.