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- What you need to know to prepare for the hurricane season
- What is a Hurricane?
- What is a Hurricane Watch?
- What is a Hurricane Warning?
- Before the Storm
- Prepare Your Home
| What you need to know to prepare for the hurricane season |
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Hurricane season is June 1st through November 30th. It is never too early to begin planning your family and your home for the storm season. We urge you to plan now and be prepared.
NORTH MIAMI RESIDENTS can access information specific to the status of city services in the following areas:
| NoMitv 77 |
Available to Comcast subscribers only. |
| City website |
northmiamifl.gov/hurricane |
| North Miami INFO |
305-891-4636
This is a 24-hour automated message. |
| North Miami Emergency Operations Center (EOC) |
305-893-6511
During emergency activation, North Miami City Hall becomes an EOC, staffed by essential personnel only. |
North Miami employees can access information specific to City operations by calling the Employee Information Hotline at 305-895-9801
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY oversees area evacuations, the designation of emergency shelters, bus pickup sites, etc.
Miami-Dade County Answer Center
Dial 311 or 305-468-5900 - TDD: 305-468-5402
For information on Emergency Evacuation Centers, Emergency Evacuation Assistance, (Special Needs), Bus Pick Up Sites and other County services.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS
In addition to the resources above, these numbers may be helpful after the storm:
- If you have a medical emergency, please call 911
- North Miami EOC 305-893-6511
Call this number to report localized flooding or other city-related issue while the EOC is activated. Your call will be logged and sent to the correct department for action. If you have difficulty reaching our main number, you may also try these direct lines to report specific issues:
North Miami Stormwater Divison
To report flooding in your area. |
305-895-9871 |
North Miami Streets Division
To report downed trees blocking traffic. |
305-895-9878 |
After-hours City-related emergencies
Report city-related issues, such as water main breaks, backflow problems, etc. to the Winson Water Plant at Sunkist Grove. |
305-953-2854 (24 hours) |
Florida Power & Light
To report downed power lines. |
305-442-8770 |
A tropical weather system characterized by constant circulation of maximum sustained winds of 74 miles per hour (mph) or higher that is usually accompanied by rain, thunder, lightning, and possibly tornadoes. Sustained winds are continuously blowing at a certain speed (as opposed to wind gusts, which can be higher. Hurricanes are classified into five categories, which range from a category 1 (winds of 74 mph) to category 5 (winds of 155 mph and over.)
| What is a Hurricane Watch? |
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Hurricane conditions (winds of over 74 mph) are possible within the designated area for which the watch is issued within 48 hours. Residents are advised to put their hurricane plan into action and secure your home and hurricane supplies during this time. Gas up motor vehicles and get cash. Stay tuned to local media for advisories on the latest forecast. Local media includes television news media (local ABC, CBS, NBC, or Fox affiliates), news talk radio (such as WIOD 610 AM.)
| What is a Hurricane Warning? |
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Hurricane conditions (winds over 74 mph) are expected to impact somewhere in the designated area. The warning is issued 36 hours before the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds.
Although every storm threat is different it is important to determine whether you will shelter in-place (at your own home or with a friend of family member) or whether you will evacuate. Make this part of your plan, so that you can secure your home and the items that you need PRIOR to a threat impacting our area:
Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
Your emergency supply kit should contain 3-14 days supply of the following items:
- Drinking Water - At lest 1 gallon daily per person
- Non Perishable Food
- Toiletries Hygiene Items/Moisture Wipes
- First Aid Kit/Medicines/Prescription Drugs
- Blankets/Pillows etc.
Especially if you plan to evacuate to a public shelter
- Clothing
Rain gear, special items for babies and the elderly.
- Flashlights/Batteries
- Radio Battery operated - A NOAA weather radio is also recommended.
- Telephones - A traditional telephone with cord and if possible, a fully charged cell phone with extra battery or a car charger
- Cash - (small bills) and Credit Cards-Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods after the storm
- Extra Keys
- Toys, books and games
- Important Documents - In a waterproof container of water-tight re-sealable plastic bag. Suggested documents include: proof of city residence, insurtance certificates, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security Cards, indentification, birth certificates,, etc.
- Tools - Keep a set with you during the storm
- Vehicle fuel tans filled
- Pet care
- Proper indentification/immunization records/medicatins
- Ample supply of food and water
- A carrier or cage
- Muzzle and leash
- Have a plan: Shelter or evacuate? Determine whether you will shelter-in at your home or evacuate
- Trim Trees
- Trash Pickup: The North Miami Public Works Department will continue to provide regularly scheduled sanitation services (garbage, bulk and recycling pick up service) until winds reach 35 mph. Do not place your garbage out for collection unless it is your regular day of service. No special pick ups will be scheduled prior to a storm. Do not begin any tree pruning or household clean up activities at this time. Secure all loose items in your yard by bringing them indoors or tightly securing them to the ground. It is also possible that regular sanitation service will not reserve immediately following the storm, in the event that crews are needed to first clear the streets of debris for emergency vehicles.
- Sand Bag Program: The North Miami Public Works Department offers free sand bags to North Miami home owners (proof of residency) once a hurricane watch is issue din our area. Five sand bags per home may be picked up from the North Miami Motor Pool, 1855 NE 142 Street.
- Evacuation Zones: Any and all property located east of Biscayne Boulevard (US1) in North Miami falls within a designated evacuation zone, as determined by Miami-Dade County. It is recommended that residents of this area evacuate should a storm threaten our area. Depending upon the strength of the storm such an evacuation may be mandatory.
- American Red Cross Evacuation Centers: Miami-Dade County and the American Red Cross will designate public evacuation centers to open based on the storm's strength and projected impact area. If you fell that your home is not safe or if you live in an evacuation zone, plan to evacuate. A public shelter is a last resort.
- Emergency Evacuation Bus Pick Up Sites: Miami-Dade Transit will activate specific bus pick up sites during an emergency evacuation. The pick up site and buses will have signs that read "Emergency Evacuation"
- Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program: Miami-Dade County offers the Emergency Evacuation Program to all residents of the County that have special needs. In order to receive assistance during an emergency, residents must register with the coutny PRIOR to hurricane season. Please call 305.513.7700 or email eeap@miamidade.gov. Additional information can be found at miamidade.gov/oem.
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