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2011 Hurricane Website
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. Click on the icons below for more information
Get prepared now
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, so the time to get prepared is now -- and the County can help! The 2011 Hurricane Guide is now available. The information in this guide is designed to:- Help a loved one with special needs pre-register for Miami-Dade's Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program.
- Sign-up your pet to gain access to one of Miami-Dade Pet Friendly Evacuation Centers.
- Properly prune your trees to minimize tree and property damage.
- Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed.
Download the 2011 Hurricane Guide 
(2.11 MB) now! 2011 Guía de preparación Gid ou sou Preparasyon Siklòn
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.If you cannot view PDF 
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