Hurricane Guide
Before, During and After a Storm
Emergency Planning
Make plans and be fully stocked on supplies before hurricane season begins.
Learn how to prepare for an evacuation, as well as what to do and where to go.
The EEAP provides evacuation assistance to residents who need specialized transportation or whose medical needs prevent them from evacuating on their own.
Learn about hurricanes, how to prepare for hurricane season and how to stay safe.
Learn how to properly take care of your pets when a storm comes.
Prune your trees before hurricane season arrives, and get tips for after the storm.
Learn how to safely ride out the storm from home.
Stay Ahead of the Storm
Register for Miami-Dade Alerts to receive emergency information by text message.
Have up-to-the minute hurricane info with you at all times by downloading the Ready Miami-Dade app into your iPhone.
Have up-to-the minute hurricane info with you at all times by downloading the Ready Miami-Dade app into your Android mobile device.
Keep an eye on the storm by checking in with the National Hurricane Center.
Visualize the potential storm surge effects on your home or business.
Check out the live South Florida weather radar.
News & Social Media
Be sure to plan and prepare ahead of time. Get tips for sheltering pets, evacuation assistance, how to properly prune trees and much more.
From May 27 through June 9, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, but it's never too early to make the necessary preparations for yourself and members of your family.
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About Us
The Emergency Management Department plans and prepares for emergencies by coordinating activities with County departments, municipalities, non-profit social service and medical care agencies, businesses, residents and visitors by educating about preparedness, coordinating emergency response and recovery, and delivering emergency information.
