HURRICANE GUIDE
Prepare your property and reduce the risk of hurricane damage.
Emergency Evacuations: Learn how to prepare for an evacuation, as well as what to do and where to go.
Activation of Evacuation Centers During COVID-19. Click here.
Evacuation Assistance: Residents with accessibility issues should register for evacuation assistance.
Kits & Checklists: Make plans and be fully stocked on supplies before hurricane season begins.
Pet Preparedness: Learn how to properly take care of your pets when a storm comes.
Tree Preparation: The right tree in the right place may help protect your property from strong winds.
Shelter in Place: Learn how to safely ride out the storm from home.
Prepare Your Home
Drinking-Water
Waste Disposal
Prepare Your Boat
Windows & Doors
Prepare Your Business
Download your MIAME DADE guides
MDC Hurricane Guide
Miami Lakes Hurricane Plan
Learn how to be ready and hunker down as the hurricane approaches.
Monitor your radio or television for weather updates and instructions from public safety officials.
Stay indoors, preferably in a room with few or no windows.
Take your emergency kit and disaster supplies with you if you move from room to room or if you evacuate to a shelter.
If flooding threatens your home, turn off electricity at the main breaker.
Use flashlights as your light source.
If you lose power, turn off all major appliances.
Fight the temptation to go outside during the eye of the storm.
Keep children informed about what’s happening and watch for signs of stress.
Keep animals in their carriers or crate.
Get in the tub and pull a mattress over you to protect yourself from debris if your home begins to come apart.
AFTER THE STORM
Take cautionary measures after the hurricane has passed.Find Open Facilities
Damage Reporting
Generator Safety
Mosquitoes After A Hurricane
Business Recovery
POST HURRICANE
Staying SafeContinue to monitor your radio, television, and miamilakes-fl.gov social media for up-to-date emergency information.
Obey all curfew and emergency orders when issued.
Remain inside until local authorities say it is safe to go outside.
To report a downed power line call FPL at 1-800-4-OUTAGE or 1-800-468-8243.
Waste Disposal
Be patient and careful. Cleaning up after a storm can take time.
When clearing storm debris, use a broom instead of a hose to conserve water. Sweep and bag debris so it doesn't clog storm drains and cause sewage overflows.
Place debris piles on the right-of-way, away from fences, mailboxes, storm drains, manholes, and low-hanging wires. Do not place debris on vacant lots or in front of commercial properties.
If your property isn't near a public right-of-way, or if you live in a gated community, do not move the debris to the nearest right-of-way until instructed by government officials.
Report lost or damaged garbage or recycling carts for replacement by calling 311.
Water Safety
In the unlikely event that a precautionary boil water order is initiated after a storm, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County advises that the water used to drink, cook with, brush teeth, make ice or wash dishes is boiled prior to use. The water should be brought to a full rolling boil for at least one minute.
Consumer Fraud and Price Gouging
If a state of emergency is declared by the Governor of Florida, Miami-Dade County Mayor or Town of Miami Lakes Town Manager, price gouging regulations come into effect.
To report price gouging, call the Florida Office of the Attorney General at 1-866-966-7226.
FEMA and Other Federal Assistance
Residents impacted by hurricanes may register for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA mobile application or by calling 1-800-621-3362 between 7 am and 11 pm.
Applicants will need the following to apply
Social Security number
Daytime telephone number
Current mailing address, address and ZIP code of the damaged property, and private insurance information, if available
