For Immediate Release:
 May 20, 2008

Media Contact:
Margie Amador Robinson
amadorm@miamidade.gov
 305-787-5999



Commissioner Heyman hosts hurricane strategy meeting in District 4


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, District 4, recently sponsored a Hurricane Strategy Meeting at the FIU - Kovens Conference Center to discuss Hurricane Preparedness in District 4.  Representatives from the County's Emergency Operations Center, the 13 municipalities in District 4, UMSA, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida Power & Light, law enforcement, fire rescue, FEMA and other essential service providers participated.

"My office is committed to working closely with the District 4 municipalities and UMSA service providers to ensure a coordinated Hurricane response," said Commissioner Heyman.  "Creating and maintaining a regional plan will help us better assess the needs in the district."

Working with others, Commissioner Heyman's office has created a network of contacts at each of the high-rise buildings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, homeowners association's and houses of worship located throughout District 4 to better facilitate communication in the event of a major storm.

For information on how you and your family could create a personal Hurricane Preparedness Plan, log onto the county's website at www.miamidade.gov/oem/.

Hurricane strategy meeting

Commissioner Sally Heyman addresses Hurricane Strategy meeting attendees at the FIU - Kovens Conference Center.
 

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER SALLY A. HEYMAN DISTRICT 4
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-5128