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Department of Emergency Management News and Updates
Mission: “To support our community's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation needs through the coordination of information and resources.”
Vision: “A disaster ready community.”
Register Now for the South Florida Citizen Corps Symposium
On behalf of Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management; Miami-Dade County Citizen Corps Council; and the generosity of the University of Miami and the American Red Cross South Florida Region, we are pleased to invite you to join us at the South Florida Citizen Corps Symposium for three days of community preparedness workshops, training, and a full-scale exercise. For more information please see below.2009-2010 Progress Report
The Progress Report details the events DEM has coordinated in response to tropical storms, hurricanes and other possible hazards, and the progress of on-going initiatives undertaken "to support our community's disaster preparedness, response, recover and mitigation needs through the coordination of information and resources."2011 Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster and video contests
The Florida Division of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross today announced that they will again team up to sponsor Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week from Jan. 31 - Feb. 4, 2011. The annual public awareness campaign includes a poster and video public service announcement contest.September is National Preparedness Month (NPM)
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NPM is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.Emergency Management is partnering in a regional disaster preparedness campaign to promote a regional disaster preparedness message. |
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Miami-Dade County is vulnerable to a variety of hazards that threaten its communities, businesses and the environment. The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) establishes the framework to ensure that Miami-Dade County and its municipalities are prepared to deal with these hazards.Consumer Survival Kit
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Be ready this hurricane season! Click here to learn about gas stations and retail stores with backup power, how you can save money as you get ready for the storm, and how to protect yourself from fraud. |
Generator Safety
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Anyone who owns a generator should be prepared to operate it safely if the need arises. |
Register for Ashley Nicole Valdes Public Safety Alerts
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Sign up today to receive text and e-mail alerts from Miami-Dade Police about significant incidents occuring in the community. |
Pet Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center Application Package
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Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the shelter. A tentative acceptance letter will be sent upon receipt and verification of eligibility. |
Miami-Dade is a StormReady County
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has recognized Miami-Dade as a StormReady county. Click here to read more about the NWS' StormReady program. |
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