Department of Emergency Management News and Updates
Mission: “To support our community's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation needs through the coordination of information and resources.”
Vision: “A disaster ready community.”
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM)
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NPM is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. |
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Miami-Dade County is vulnerable to a variety of hazards that threaten its communities, businesses and the environment. The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) establishes the framework to ensure that Miami-Dade County and its municipalities are prepared to deal with these hazards.Deepwater Horizon Response
Mayor Carlos Alvarez, along with members of federal, state and local governmental agencies, held an oil spill preparedness news conference on Thursday, May 6. Visit the Department of Environmental Protection website for the latest information on the State and Federal Response Efforts and Public Information.Consumer Survival Kit
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Be ready this hurricane season! Click here to learn about gas stations and retail stores with backup power, how you can save money as you get ready for the storm, and how to protect yourself from fraud. |
Generator Safety
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Anyone who owns a generator should be prepared to operate it safely if the need arises. |
Register for Ashley Nicole Valdes Public Safety Alerts
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Sign up today to receive text and e-mail alerts from Miami-Dade Police about significant incidents occuring in the community. |
Pet Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center Application Package
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Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the shelter. A tentative acceptance letter will be sent upon receipt and verification of eligibility. |
Miami-Dade is a StormReady County
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has recognized Miami-Dade as a StormReady county. Click here to read more about the NWS' StormReady program. |
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
- Miami-Dade Police Dept.
- Create a Family Emergency Plan
- NIMS Resource Center
- Florida Division of Emergency Management
- American Red Cross
- Florida Power & Light
- National Hurricane Center
- National Threat Advisory
- U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
- FEMA
- Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Florida Department of Health
- VOAD

Subscribe now
to the County's pilot program to receive text alerts to cell phones or other mobile devices about significant emergency events.
| Phone: |
305-468-5400 |
| Fax: |
305-468-5401 |
| TDD: |
305-468-5402 |
| Address: |
9300 NW 41 St. Miami, FL 33178 |











