Miami-Dade County Mayor activates Emergency Operations Center to a level 2 partial activation in preparation for additional rain

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has activated the County’s Emergency Operations Center to a Level 2 Partial Activation in anticipation of additional rainfall expected in the afternoon.

The Partial Activation will allow the County's Department of Emergency Management to coordinate key resources to further serve and mitigate the impacts in the most vulnerable areas currently affected by flooding, especially in the northeast of the County. 

“As we prepare for additional rain this afternoon, I’m doing everything in my power to make sure we have all the resources available and ready to deploy immediately,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “The impacts of the flooding have been localized in the most vulnerable areas and we want to make sure we can protect our residents in need.”

Last night, Mayor Levine Cava declared a local state of emergency in Miami-Dade out of an abundance of caution. This measure gives us the opportunity to respond faster, during or after the weather event, to the community’s needs and provides quicker access to state and federal resources.

Other updates from Miami-Dade County Departments:

• Most County offices remain open and providing services to residents.
• All Metrorail Parking Garages are available for free parking starting at noon on Thursday through 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14th.
• Public Libraries in Bay Harbor Islands, Northeast Dade – Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach are closed today, Thursday, June 13.
• Parking garages at Miami International Airport are reaching maximum capacity due to delayed flights. Travelers are urged to arrive early and consider other alternatives to get to the airport, including rideshare, ride with friends and family, taxi service or public transportation.

Click here to watch Mayor Levine Cava's morning press conference with more updates.