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Before a Hurricane

It's important to discuss your family emergency plan ahead of time. Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what to do in case of an emergency.
 
Remember:911 is for emergencies only. Call 311 or visit 311 online for non-emergency govenrment services and information and to report problems like price gouging, and downed traffic signs, signals or street lights. 

Hurricane Planning

Emergency Evacuations

Learn how to prepare for an evacuation, as well as what to do and where to go.

Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP)

The EEAP provides evacuation assistance to residents who need specialized transportation or whose medical needs prevent them from evacuating on their own.

Kits & Checklists

Make plans and be fully stocked on supplies before hurricane season begins.

Pet Preparedness

Learn how to properly take care of your pets when a storm comes.

Tree Preparation

Prune your trees before hurricane season arrives, and get tips for after the storm.

Shelter in Place

Learn how to safely ride out the storm from home.

Be Prepared

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Prepare Your Home
Water faucet
Drinking Water
Green waste carts
Waste Disposal
Boats in a marina
Prepare Your Boat
Suburban home
Windows & Doors
Business people
Prepare Your Business

Online / Mobile Apps

Download and print the Hurricane Door Hanger.

Get Involved

Members of the Community Emergency Response Team handling an emergency
Community Emergency Response Team

Learn basic disaster response skills to prepare yourself for hazards that may impact your community.

Join C.E.R.T.
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Communities Organized to Respond in Emergencies

Through C.O.R.E., organizations can broaden their knowledge base in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Join C.O.R.E
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Citizen Corps

Volunteer with Miami-Dade Citizen Corps to receive the training, skills and team environment to help you prepare your community for a disaster.

Join Citizen Corps

About Us

The Department of Emergency Management supports the community's disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation needs through the coordination of information and resources countywide.

The Department of Emergency Management 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.