BEFORE STORM

  • residents that require specialized transportation, whose medical needs prevent them from evacuating on their own or who may require evacuation assistance must pre-register with the Miami-Dade County Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program

  • to register or update your information, log on to http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/eeap-program-page.asp OR call 311

STAY INFORMED

  • email: subscribe for e-mail notifications about significant emergency and other events affecting you and your neighborhood: www.miamibeacgfl.gov and click on the mailbox at the bottom left

  • text message: follow @MiamiBeachNews on Twitter.com and turn on mobile notifications

EVACUATION

Ready to evacuate:

  • once a storm’s path is forecasted to land near South Florida, begin to monitor information about the storm and prepare for an evacuation

  • fill up your vehicle with gasoline before evacuating, and have extra cash in the event of power outages

Evacuation:

  • the County determines evacuation zones, for the most part, on flooding and storm surge risks. Log on to http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/evacuation-zones.asp for more information on storm surge planning zones

Pets:

  • Miami-Dade County offers pet-friendly evacuation centers for families to go along with their furry friends, up to three pets per family

  • must bring proof of updated vaccination and medical history. For more information contact Miami-Dade County Answer Center at 311 or log on to http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/disaster-preparedness.asp.

  • some hotels are pet friendly and allow pets during a storm. For a list of participating hotels, go to www.petswelcome.com

  • the centers that accept pets are located at:

    • Fuchs Pavilion – Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center – 10901 SW 24 Street

    • Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School – 1410 NE 215 Street

PARKING GARAGES

i. participating municipal parking garages will be made available for residents to safeguard their vehicles during hurricanes and tropical storm events that impact Miami Beach

SHELTERS

i. there are no shelters because the entire city evacuates in the event of a hurricane

ii. the American Red Cross, in coordination with other agencies, operate shelters for evacuees at mainland schools and other facilities as deemed necessary during an evacuation

iii. a list of shelters will be made available through the Miami-Dade County Emergency Operations Center as soon as they become available; announcements made available by local media, on MBTV, online at www.miamibechfl.gov or by calling 311

TRANSIT BUS PICKUP LOCATIONS TO SHELTERS

South Beach

  • Rebecca Towers, 150 Alton Road

  • Council Towers South, 533 Collins Avenue

  • South Bay Club, 800 West Avenue

  • South Shore Community Center, 833 6 Street

  • 920 Alton Road

  • Ocean Front Auditorium, 1001 Ocean Drive

  • Alton Towers Condominium, 14 Street & Alton Road

  • Ida Fisher Community School, 1424 Drexel Avenue

  • Euclid Gardens Condominium, 1575 Drexel Avenue

  • Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive

  • Alton Pointe, 1965 Alton Road

Middle Beach

  • Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road

  • Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Avenue

  • Collins Avenue & 29 Street

  • Thompson Miami Beach, 4041 Collins Avenue

  • Temple Beth Shalom, 4144 Chase Avenue

North Beach:

  • Sherry Frontenac Hotel, 6565 Collins Avenue

  • Normandy Drive & Rue Versailles

  • Normandy Pool, 7030 Trouville Esplanade

  • North Shore Park, 72 Street & Byron Avenue

  • North Shore Library, 75 Street & Collins Avenue

  • 79 Street & Hawthorne

  • Biscayne Elementary, 800 77 Street

  • 81 Street & Collins Avenue

  • St Joseph’s School, 8625 Byron Avenue

AFTER STORM

Re-entering the City

  • Proof of residency is necessary to re-enter

Recovery

  • Be careful when entering a structure that has been damaged

  • If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately and notify the gas company

  • Report utility damage to the proper authorities

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

City of Miami Beach Information

  • 305.604.2489

Miami Beach Office of Emergency Management

  • 305.673.7736

Miami Beach Police Department

  • 305.673.7900

Miami-Dade County Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program

  • 305.513.7700

  • 305.468.5402

State of Florida Emergency Information Line

  • 1.800.342.3557

Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • 1.800.621.3362

Miami-Dade County Answer Center

  • 305.468.5900

Cert and Volunteer Information

  • 305.673.7736

For more information on the Miami Beach Hurricane Guide, please click here.