Hurricane Isaias Update #1

The City of Miami Beach's Division of Emergency Management is monitoring Hurricane Isaias. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal Miami-Dade County. A Tropical Storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. The center of the storm is located about 398 miles southeast of Miami Beach. On the forecasted track, tropical storm force winds (58 mph or greater) could arrive in South Florida late Saturday. Other concerns are the potential for locally heavy rainfall associated with the storm that could bring some local flooding. High surf, dangerous rip currents and minor coastal erosion are also expected, and marine conditions will deteriorate early Saturday.   NO evacuation order has been issued in Miami-Dade County. Please remain safe and socially distant within safe structures, protected from wind and rain. Preparations to protect life and property should be completed by the end of day today.    There still remains some uncertainty as to the timing and direction of Hurricane Isaias. We will continue to provide updates on this weather system as it evolves, and detailed information can be found at www.nhc.noaa.gov. Review your hurricane plan with your members of your household. Visit our hurricane webpage for tips on how to stay safe this hurricane season.

City Updates Beaches & Parks In advance of the approaching storm, beginning tonight at 8 p.m., all beaches, parks and city facilities will be closed until further notice. Parking Your Vehicle in City Garages Beginning at 6 p.m. today, residents may park their vehicles in the following city parking garages for safe keeping during the storm: 42 Street Garage | 400 W 42 Street 17 Street Garage | 640 17 Street Residential Trash Pickup Update for North Beach Residential garbage pick-up in the North Beach areas on Saturday, August 1 will be starting at 6 a.m. Please ensure that all garbage bins are accessible tonight in order to receive service tomorrow. Following pick-up, please secure bins in preparation for high winds. COVID-19 Testing Due to expected inclement weather, both COVID-19 testing sites at the Miami Beach Convention Center and 73 Street/Ocean Terrace are closed. The sites hope to resume testing by Tuesday, August 4. Sidewalk Café Notice For the safety of all residents, visitors and businesses, and pursuant to Sec 82-381(g), of the City of Miami Beach Code of Ordinances, all sidewalk café infrastructure (tables, chairs, planters, umbrellas, etc.), and all items in the right-of-way associated with any restaurant expansion, including fencing, must be removed from the city’s right-of-way by close of business today, July 31, 2020. The public right-of-way must be cleared. Food Distribution Saturday's weekly drive-thru food distribution at 2100 Collins Avenue has been cancelled.

What can YOU do to prepare for the storm?   Remove All Yard Decor Remove all yard furniture and decor, this is necessary to prevent projectiles during a storm from affecting your home or neighbor's home. The city is encouraging residents to take down these items now and only place them back after the storm has passed. Residential Trash As of today, regular residential trash is scheduled as normal, there has been no change in schedule. The Waste Connections contractor will not be scheduling any bulk pick-ups until further notice. The monthly Wasteful Weekend has been cancelled for this weekend. Additionally, now is NOT the time to trim trees. Do NOT place any bulky garbage or yard clippings at your curb, this could becoming a projectile during a storm. Store Water Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day in sterilized sealable containers for drinking and cooking. Save enough water for 7-10 days. COVID-19 This year, remember to include face masks, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies to your storm kit. Construction Activities All contractors will be instructed to secure their work zones in preparation for the storm. You may see crews in the area continuing work activities as part of the storm preparation. Register Vulnerable Populations Is there someone in your family who is unable to evacuate on their own? Maybe they're elderly or have special needs. We encourage you to have them sign up for the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) provided by Miami-Dade County. Do not wait until an evacuation order is issued, register today at www.miamidade.gov/fire/eeap.asp or call 311 today. Updates from Miami-Dade County All messages pertaining to evacuation orders would be issued by Miami-Dade County.

Stay Connected and Informed Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for real-time updates. Download the Ready Miami-Dade (Ready MDC) mobile application from the County's Office of Emergency Management, available via Google Play and the App Store store. Text MBTraffic to 888777 for traffic text updates and then MBAlert to 888777 to receive emergency alerts via text. Visit www.mbalerts.com to sign-up for text/email/phone call alerts to receive emergency notifications and automatic weather alerts Residents can call the Resident Information Center at 305.604.CITY (2489) from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for any Tropical Storm related questions.