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The Department of Emergency Management supports the community's disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation needs through the coordination of information and resources countywide.
Emergency Evacuations
Learn how to prepare for an evacuation, as well as what to do and where to go.
Emergency Evacuations
Storm Surge Planning Zones
A Storm Surge Planning Zone is an area that could be affected by storm surge. Check to see if you could be affected.
Storm Surge Planning Zones
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.
Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP)
Community Emergency Response Team
Learn basic disaster response skills to prepare yourself for hazards that may impact
your community.
Community Emergency Response Team
Residential Health Care Facilities
Read guidelines for residential health care facilities to follow and learn how the
County prepares for emergencies.
Residential Health Care Facilities
Extreme Heat
Heat related illnesses and death are largely preventable with proper planning, education, and action.
Extreme Heat
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2025 Severe Weather and Emergency Readiness Guide
Hurricane Season is from June 1 to November 30. Be sure to plan and prepare ahead of time.
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Emergency Preparation
Emergency Supply Kit
Remember some important tips when making your emergency supply kit.
Prepare for a Flood
Be prepared for flooding, especially if you are in a low-lying area, near water or downstream from a dam.
Family Emergency Plan
Prepare a family emergency plan that will help you respond to any emergency situation.
Prepare for a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
Learn about the programs in place to protect the public in the unlikely event of radiation release from Turkey Point's nuclear reactors.
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
This plan establishes the framework to ensure that the County is prepared for hazards.
Local Mitigation Strategy
Mitigation is a way to lessen the impact of a disaster on a community through preparedness, structural hardening and infrastructure projects.
During & After a Disaster
Shelter in Place
During an emergency, an emergency alert might require the public to shelter in place by taking refuge indoors.
Pet Care in Natural Disasters
Follow a few simple steps to make sure you have an pet emergency plan in case of a natural disaster.
Storm Aides for Everyone
Use SAFE to search for open and available facilities in your area during a disaster.
Recovering from a Disaster
Be sure to follow safety precautions and avoid injuries when inspecting post-storm damage.
Damage Reporting
Submit your damage report using a simple online form.
Community Engagement
Business Recovery
Learn about preparedness, response and recovery assistance provided by federal, state
and local agencies.
C.O.R.E.
Miami-Dade C.O.R.E. strives to better engage faith-based and community organizations in handling disasters that affect the community.
Join to Respond in Emergencies
Citizen Corps Council
Volunteer with the Miami-Dade Citizen Corps Council to help you prepare your community for a disaster.
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Register for emergency evacuation assistance
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but it's never too early to make
the necessary preparations for yourself and members of your family.
Get emergency alerts
Receive free emergency emails and/or texts with details on public safety issues.
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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.
Emergency Management
Pete Gomez
Director
R. David Paulison Fire Rescue Headquarters
9300 NW 41st St,
Miami, FL 33178-2414
305-468-5400
[email protected]
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