Miami-Dade County is under a Local State of Emergency declared due to Hurricane Milton. Learn more.
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Local State of Emergency declared due to Hurricane Milton
Miami-Dade County is under a State of Local Emergency effective Oct. 6, 2024 due to potential impact by Hurricane Milton. Likely impacts in Miami-Dade include substantial rain, localized flooding and the possibility of sustained tropical storm force winds starting as early as Tuesday night. The Emergency Operations Center is activated at a Level 2 to coordinate preparation and mitigation efforts.
A voluntary evacuation of mobile home parks and medically vulnerable communities is in place. Residents are encouraged to stay with family or friends who live in an area outside of the evacuation order. Make sure to take with you any personal items you will need, such as prescription medications and important documents. Learn more about preparing a disaster kit checklist in the 2024 Official Hurricane Readiness Guide.
Miami-Dade County departments continue monitoring all canals, clearing debris from drains, removing fallen trees and branches from the streets and keeping all pump stations fully operational. No County services have been impacted and all County offices remain open.
Continue monitoring local media or verified social media platforms for the latest updates, advisories, and instructions from public safety officials.
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You can report flooding online or call 311.
Safety tips:
- Stay home or indoors, if you can.
- Decrease water use in the morning and evening, which are the heaviest usage times, during heavy rain.
- Keep manhole covers closed when streets are flooded. We don’t want flooding getting into the wastewater system and we don’t want wastewater getting into our streets so it’s important to keep the manhole covers closed.
- Don’t drive or walk into flood waters: Don't drive or walk around road barriers, or through large puddles. Hidden debris may be just under the surface that could hurt you or disable your car. It is vital to know what to do if you are driving and hit a flooded road: More than half of the deaths from flooding each year occur in vehicles. Turn around, don’t drown.
- Don’t underestimate the power of water: 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.
- Stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires: Electrocution is also a major killer in floods. Electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to Florida Power and Light's customer service number at (305) 442-8770.
- Do not play in standing water: If water is stagnant for extended periods, there is a potential for contamination. Playing or remaining in standing water should be avoided.
- Do not touch an electric appliance if you are wet or standing in water.
For more safety tips, visit miamidade.gov/fire. Read the 2024 Official Hurricane Readiness Guide to help you prepare.
Sandbag Distribution
Miami-Dade County will be distributing sandbags to residents Monday, Oct. 7 at nine regional parks Countywide in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
All sites open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until bags run out. Residents can receive up to 4 bags per household.
Drive-through Distribution Sites
Amelia Earhart Park 401 E 65th Street Hialeah, FL 33013 |
Oak Grove Park 690 NE 159th Street Miami, FL 33162 |
Gwen Cherry Park 7090 NW 22nd Avenue Miami, FL 33147 |
Tropical Park 7900 SW 40th Street Miami, FL 33155 |
Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground 12451 SW 184th Street Miami, FL 33177 |
Homestead Air Reserve Park 27401 SW 127th Avenue Homestead, FL 33032 |
Tamiami Park 11201 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33165 |
Greynolds Park 17530 W Dixie Highway North Miami Beach, FL 33160 |
Ives Estate Park 20901 NE 16th Avenue Miami, FL 33179 |
Service Updates:
Animal Services
- Medley Shelter – The Animal Services team is fully prepared to bring shelter dogs inside the building if flooding becomes a concern.
- Doral Shelter - The shelter remains safe for dogs as only the parking area is affected by flooding.
- Foster a pet - We urgently ask our community to consider temporarily fostering a shelter pet during this time The best way to keep our shelter pets safe is to send them to a home. Please email [email protected] to foster a pet or for more information.
Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) - Stormwater Management
The Department is in close coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, monitoring water and rain levels and lowered canal water levels across Miami-Dade in preparation for the rainfall.
Water and Sewer Department (WASD)
The Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is installing temporary dams in vulnerable areas, draining the wastewater system where possible, increasing staffing at all wastewater treatment plants, and preparing vacuum trucks to deploy as needed.
How the public can help to minimize impact to the wastewater system during the heavy rains associated with Hurricane Milton:
- Keeping manhole covers closed. Opening manhole covers can temporarily alleviate the local flood impact, but it introduces additional water to the sewer system and can cause overflows.
- Decreasing water consumption to the extent possible during heavy rain events and if flooding occurs, to lessen the burden on the wastewater system.
Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW)
Public Works
The Department led inspections of local drainage areas and worked to remove debris especially in low-lying areas. DTPW crews and contractors are ready to deploy as soon as needed.
Transit
Transit systems continue operating as usual.
Traffic Signs and Signals (TSS)
- An increased number of field technicians has been scheduled to work the night shift.
- TSS staff are on standby, ready to report to the facility and work extended hours, if necessary.
- Traffic sign crews will be assigned to areas of windstorm and downed control signs and hazards will be prioritized post-storm.
- Emergency contracts are ready to activate if necessary.
Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM)
Here are updates on DSWM operations and of our pre-storm and post-storm preparations:
Operations
DSWM continues to run its operations business as usual:
- Waste and recycling collection are still scheduled to take place on Monday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 8th.
- Residents are reminded to:
- Place carts out carefully, avoiding all obstacles and any standing water if possible. Once cart has been serviced, please bring it onto your property to avoid issues with flooding.
- DSWM will work to collect any previously scheduled bulky waste piles.
- Residents who have scheduled bulky appointments this week should remain vigilant and stay informed by visiting the DSWM website or social media platforms (Facebook, X, and Instagram) for the latest updates on service.
- If winds begin to increase, residents are asked to secure the pile, to avoid it becoming a flying projectile.
- The Department’s 13 Trash and Recycling Centers (TRC) continue to operate and have extended their hours until 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 8. DSWM customers can continue to bring their household trash, bulky items, and tree cuttings for disposal.
- Disposal facilities (regional transfer stations and the landfills*) will remain open for waste haulers during their normally scheduled hours.
Mosquito Control Division
- Mosquito control will suspend scheduled spraying operations due to the weather and will begin to relocate and secure its mosquito traps.
- Mosquito Control will larvicide and/or adulticide depending on the situation and the severity of the rain and flooding.
- After any major rain event, the mosquito population tends to increase. Residents are reminded to:
- Check property for any items that can collect water and remove them, if possible, to avoid mosquito breeding.
- Once the storm has passed, be sure it’s safe to go outside and check for any water in containers and remove it.
- Be sure to cover yourself when you go outside, to avoid mosquito bites. Cover yourself in long, loose clothing and cover any exposed skin with an EPA-registered repellent containing DEET, picaridin, lemon oil of eucalyptus, or IR3535.
Resources:
Emergency Declaration:
Declaration of a Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Milton PDF | HTML
Emergency Declaration Press Release:
Miami-Dade County Mayor declares local State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Milton English | Español | Kreyòl
Releases:
Miami-Dade County to distribute sandbags Countywide English | Español | Kreyòl
Miami-Dade County officials to hold press conference on Hurricane Milton English | Español | Kreyòl
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