Heather O’Brien makes a living rescuing small boats and yachts in the waters near Fort Myers, Fla. Since Hurricane Ian, she has been busy.
On a typical weekend this time of year, Ms. O’Brien might get a dozen or so calls for help, mostly from locals who need a tow because their boat ran out of gas or their battery was depleted. After Ian, she received more than 2,000 calls, many of a much more serious nature.
