Keep your family safe this hurricane season. Check out the useful tips below for guidance.

Tips
Stay safe this hurricane season. Check out the information below:
> 2008 Hurricane Website
> Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security Hurricane Information
> Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Hurricane Home Safety
> Shelter-In-Place

Hurricane Guide
The new guide is now available! The information in this guide is designed to help ensure that you, your family, pets and property are ready for any storm. Miami-Dade County is now accepting online requests for guides to be mailed to you directly.
> Log in to order your Hurricane Guide by mail
> Download the Hurricane Guide now!
        > English
        > Spanish
        > Kreyol

Videos
While Miami-Dade County government is prepared to help residents and visitors before and after a hurricane strikes, we cannot do it all alone. We need all of you to prepare as well and take personal responsibility for yourself and your family.
> Watch Mayor Alvarez's news conference

On County Connection, Hurricane Season how-tos for your family's furry friends.
> Prep Your Pet!

Miami-Dade Alerts
Subscribe now -- for free --to the County's pilot program to receive text alerts to cell phones or other mobile devices about significant emergency events.
> Sign-up now

Quizzes & Virtual Exercises
Take a look at the quizzes below and test your knowledge of disasters.
> CERT Triage Virtual Exercise
> Homeland Security Quiz
> Natural Disasters Quiz
> FEMA Kids Games

Related Links
> Federal Emergency Management Administration
> Hurricane Tracking Chart
> National Hurricane Center
> National Weather Service