It's not a secret that our region has entered a cycle of major hurricanes likely to last another 20 to 40 years. Those charged with helping us manage the impact of these and other potentially disastrous events unanimously agree that our first line of defense is to be adequately educated and prepared.
The Consumer Services Department provides the following links to sources of information that will help to educate you and prepare your families in the event of a natural disaster.
Getting Ready for the 2007 Season
The Miami-Dade County hurricane preparedness website provides comprehensive information for residents and visitors, as well as a link to the 2007 Hurricane Guide.
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CSD Prepared to Combat Price Gouging
The Miami-Dade County Consumer Services Department is geared to combat price gouging should a state of emergency be declared at any time during the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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More CSD Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Advice
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FDIC Consumer News
The Winter 2005 / 2006 issue of this newsletter contains several articles covering the financial misfortunes which can befall consumers following a natural disaster.
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Florida Department of Financial Services
One of the critical issues which we encounter in preparing for and recovering from natural disasters, is the matter of insurance. The insurance industry in Florida is regulated by the Department of Financial Services. The Department’s website contains a wealth of disaster related insurance information as well as other information related to hurricane and disaster management.
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FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security is charged with leading the federal government’s response to natural and other disasters across the country. FEMA’s website provides information on preparedness, updates about ongoing recovery efforts in areas such as the Gulf Coast and links to other agencies involved in disaster management.
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Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
Initially published by in 1998 and updated regularly since then, the Disaster Handbook contains a wealth of information for homeowners, commercial growers and marine interests about preparing for and recovering from a natural disaster. |
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