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    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.”

    Miami-Dade Emergency Management Celebrates the American’s With Disability Act 20th Anniversary

    On this the 20th Anniversary of the American's with Disability Act (ADA), the Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management (DEM) would like to highlight resources and services available to the disability community throughout the hurricane season.

    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.

    2010 Hurricane Guide

     
    Think. Plan. Act.

    The information in this guide is designed to help ensure that you, your family, pets and property are ready for any storm.

    Feel the Force: Hurricane Preparedness Day

    Feel the Force: Hurricane Preparedness Day at Miami Science MuseumThe Museum of Science and the International Hurricane Research Center have joined the Department of Emergency Management to deliver a fun day of activities and preparedness education for all ages this Saturday, June 19 at 11 a.m.

    Consumer Survival Kit

    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

     

    Generator Safety

    Anyone who owns a generator should be prepared to operate it safely if the need arises.

    Register for Ashley Nicole Valdes Public Safety Alerts

    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

    Keep your pets safe

    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

     

    The National Weather Service (NWS) has recognized Miami-Dade as a StormReady county. Click here to read more about the NWS' StormReady program.

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    Hurricanes

    2010 Hurricane Guide

    Check out our hurricane information.

     
    Miami-Dade Alerts

    Miami-Dade Alerts - Public Safety Updates on the Go

    Subscribe now Online Service to the County's pilot program to receive text alerts to cell phones or other mobile devices about significant emergency events.

     
    Contact Information

    email E-mail EEAP

    email E-mail DEM

    Phone:

    305-468-5400

    Fax:

    305-468-5401

    TDD:

    305-468-5402

    Address:


    9300 NW 41 St.
    Miami, FL 33178

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