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Dear Alvaro,
Hurricane Milton is gaining strength in the Gulf and is currently scheduled to reach the coast on Wednesday. While the direct impact appears to be nearing more northern parts of our state, we must stay vigilant in case the storm changes path and heads more South. Please stay up to date with news and preparation guides at the Florida Division of Emergency Management Disaster website HERE.
- For Miami-Dade County’s Hurricane Preparation Guide and Resources, click HERE.
- For Broward County’s Hurricane Preparation Guide and Resources, click HERE.
Click HERE for a Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to call my office at 305-690-5905 and please follow the guidance of local officials and the National Weather Service.
Look below for specific information:
For information on counties with evacuation orders, click HERE.
- For evacuation assistance, call 800-729-3413.
- For Evacuation information in Miami-Dade County, click HERE.
- For Evacuation information in Broward County, click HERE.
For information on sandbag distribution:
- In Miami-Dade County, click HERE.
- In Broward County, click HERE.
Flood Zone
- For Flood Zone information in Miami-Dade County, click HERE.
- For Flood Zone information in Broward County, click HERE.
For more information about preparing your pets for disasters, click HERE.
For information on Miami-Dade County Public Schools, check their social media by following @MDCPS on X, @MiamiSchools on Instagram, and MiamiSchools on Facebook.
For more information on Broward County Public Schools, check their social media by following @Browardschools on X, @BrowardSchoolsOfficial on Instagram, BrowardSchools on Facebook.
For more information on airports, follow Miami International Airport at @IflyMIA. Follow Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at @FLLFlyer.
Alerts and Updates During Emergencies:
Recovering from Hurricane Helene
My heart goes out to all those affected by Hurricane Helene. I’m committed to hearing from our community and directing all the resources of the federal government to where they are needed across the state and nationwide. This storm was one of the worst in our nation’s history, and it will take every single person to rebuild our communities. I’m dedicated to making sure we build back stronger than ever.
The havoc that Helene has wreaked in Florida and across the Southeast requires a sustained and effective response from the federal government. I am in constant contact with FEMA, state and local officials, and community leaders to ensure that we are doing everything we can to assist the people affected.
For more updates on Hurricane Helene and assistance, visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management Disaster website HERE.
Please make sure to comply with local law enforcement orders. They have been trained for these situations and are prepared to safely steer our communities through this period.
For housing assistance, please register for BOTH State and FEMA programs through the below links:
- To apply for State Housing Program, click HERE or call 1-833-GET-HOPE.
- To apply for FEMA Housing Assistance, visit HERE, call 1-800-621-3362 or download and apply on the FEMA App.
- If you see an instance of Price Gouging as a result of the Hurricane, call Florida’s Price Gouging hotline at 1(866)9NO-SCAM or click HERE to file a complaint.
- Visit general disaster relief assistance, click HERE.
As rumors and false information spread about the hurricane recovery, please make sure you are receiving your information on the Hurricane response from verified sources. To see the facts from FEMA, please click here.
Agency Resources
Below are some resources from our different government agencies at the federal and state level.
FEMA:
Housing and Urban Development:
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity:
Small Business Association:
Department of Labor:
Internal Revenue Services:
National Hurricane Center:
Center for Disease and Control:
Environmental Protection Agency:
Important Contacts:
Florida Emergency Management
Website: http://www.floridadisaster.org
Phone Number: (850) 413-9969
Miami-Dade Emergency Management
Website: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/
Phone Number: (305) 468-5400
POWER OUTAGES
Florida Power and Light (FPL)
Phone Number: 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
BROKEN WATER LINES
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Phone Number: (305) 468-5900
Broward Water and Wastewater Services
Phone Number: (954) 831-3250
Thank you for all you do to keep South Florida diverse, vibrant, and at work! And if you have any questions or need assistance with federal matters, please do not hesitate to call or reach out to our offices. We are here to help!
Sincerely,
Frederica S. Wilson
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