Tropical Depression Nine - Be Prepared

 

The Miami Beach Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is monitoring Tropical Depression Nine, located 430 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica and 930 miles southeast of Havana, Cuba in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Tropical Depression Nine does not pose a threat to our area for the next three days, but the forecast path places South Florida within the cone of concern by early next week. Miami Beach will continue to provide updates on this weather system as it evolves. For real time updates, visit www.nhc.noaa.gov.   Now is the time to review your hurricane plan with members of your household. Visit our hurricane preparedness webpage for tips on how to stay safe this hurricane season.

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. Tree Trimming Residents that wish to maintain their trees and landscaping prior to the city being under a tropical watch and/or warning should utilize the Green Waste Facility located at 2800 Meridian Avenue, the hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Do not place tree timing or residential waste on swale. Click here to learn more on the Green Waste Facility. 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. Construction Activities In the event of a watch or warning, all contractors will be instructed to secure their work zones in preparation for the storm. 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 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.

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