Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP)

The Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) is for eligible individuals in Miami-Dade County who need evacuation assistance and/or sheltering. It is also available for individuals who would like to receive a wellness call after a disaster, if an evacuation was not necessary for the individual's location. Eligible applicants will be assigned to an emergency evacuation center appropriate for the level of care required. These centers are also available for those under the age of 18 who require a specialized level of care.

Register online or call the EEAP Support Line at 305-513-7700. 

For information on Emergency Evacuation Centers, Emergency Evacuation Assistance, assistance for persons with special needs, bus pick-ip sites and other County services. For specific details, visit the www.miamidade.gov/hurricane. 

Eligibility

Eligible individuals are those who:

  • Are bedbound and/or on life-sustaining medical equipment that requires electricity
  • Are homebound residents and unable to walk to a bus pickup point and do not have anyone that can provide transportation
  • Are unable to evacuate on their own due to a specialized transportation need
  • Have medical needs that prevent them from evacuating on their own
  • Require assistance with daily living activities

Registration

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  • Do not wait until an evacuation order is issued.
  • Registrants will be contacted on a semi-annual basis to re-certify their need for this program. Registrants do not need to complete an application every year, but it is the registrant's or caregiver's responsibility to report any changes to the information provided on the application by calling EEAP's Support Line at 305-513-7700 or Miami-Dade County's 311 Answer Center by dialing 311.
  • When an emergency arises, pre-registered individuals will have priority over those who have not registered for the program.

EEAP Application

Sheltering

The City of North Miami does not operate shelters. This process is led by Miami-Dade County and receives assistance from municipalities and the American Red Cross (ARC). It is possible that a shelter may be opened within the City boundaries. Miami-Dade County has pre-identified possible evacuation shelters across the County for use in an emergency. The county will decide what shelters to open based on the situation and need. 

There is one possible shelter location in North Miami: 
North Miami Senior High School,13110 NE 8 Avenue, North Miami, FL 33161