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Storm Surge Simulator

More than a half a million people are within one of Miami-Dade County's three Hurricane Evacuation Zones, Miami-Dade County, in partnership with Florida International University has created the Storm Surge Simulator which combines historical data and modern day technology to illustrate what storm surge could mean to you and your home.

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Gearing Up Before the Storm During the Storm After a Hurricane

Get Ready

Hurricane season officially began on June 1, so the time to get prepared is now -- and the County can help!

County Connection -- Hurricane Season

Curtis Sommerhoff, Director of Miami-Dade's Department of Emergency Management, talks to County Connection host Kevin Wynn about preparing for hurricane season.

Chairman's Message

Living in beautiful South Florida also means living with the threat of hurricanes. Unfortunately, few people take hurricane preparation seriously until weather forecasters predict a storm is about to hit our coastline. The best way to protect your life and property is to plan ahead.

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