No deadline, on-going program.
Prepare a list of emergency contacts to be used if needed during a hurricane or storm.
Live in an area that typically experiences Hurricane threats and/or Tropical Storms (which includes Miami-Dade County).
Review the phone numbers listed below. Save them to your phone AND on a physical piece of paper to be included in your Hurricane Kit.
For all emergencies, call 911. To contact the police regarding non-emergencies call (305) 476-5423.
To reach Miami-Dade County call 311 or (305) 468-5900. Use this number for questions regarding County services and information, and to report problems like price gouging, and downed traffic signs, signals or street lights.
For the Florida State Assistance Information Line call 1(800) 342-3557. This line is only operational during an emergency event.
Depending on who you contact during an emergency they will likely ask you some personal questions, contact information, and for more information about the emergency you are facing.
There are multiple organizations that provide emergency-related resources.
Visit our Disaster Assistance page during hurricane season for other alerts and information.
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